Global Equity Compensation and Employment Associate

Global Equity Compensation and Employment Associate
Job Locations

US

ID
2024-1461
Responsibilities

Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP is seeking a Global Equity Compensation and Employment Associate or Managing Associate with 3-5 years of experience to join our Global Employment, Equity Compensation and Immigration practice.

The successful candidate will join the Global Employment and Equity Compensation team within the Employment Law Group and can sit in any Orrick office location. Duties will include counselling clients on a wide variety of day-to-day equity compensation and employment issues for large multinational as well as emerging company employers, including with regard to roll out of and ongoing compliance for stock option (SO), restricted stock unit (RSU) and employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) programs, securities and foreign exchange filings for SO, RSU and ESPP programs, leaves of absence, accommodations, return to office protocols, independent contractor classification, employment agreements and on boarding, performance management and termination. Other duties will include but are not limited to preparing multi-country analyses, drafting employment and compensation related documents and agreements, project managing global teams, conducting multijurisdictional research with global teams, and assisting with the preparation and delivery of analysis and research to clients in writing and in client meetings. This attorney would likely also work on employment agreements, handbooks, bonus and commission plans and diligence projects concerning equity compensation and employment aspects of global M&A transactions. The client focus would be primarily on the fast growth and technology company space.

For the ninth year in a row, Orrick is one of Fortunes 100 Best Companies to Work For, the annual list that recognizes companies with extraordinary workplace cultures. Additionally, Orrick has been recognized as the Most Innovative Law Firm in North America three years in a row (Financial Times) and Technology Group of the Year (Legal360).

We bring distinctive quality, diverse teams, and innovation to everything we do. At our core, we value collegiality among our lawyers and strive to make our practices both professionally and personally rewarding. Well help you to connect with peers and mentors to ensure you are integrated into our client teams. Our top-notch training and mentoring programs, retreats and academies, and shadowing opportunities are what set us apart. If you are passionate about innovative work in a dynamic environment, youre just who weve been looking for.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of employee equity compensation or employment counseling experience, with a strong preference for at least some cross-border experience. Strong academic credentials and exceptional verbal, written, interpersonal skills are required. All applicants must be admitted to the state bar in the office location in which they are applying. We appreciate candidates with direct experience with at least some of the duties required that are listed in this posting.
How to Apply:
Please apply online at https://www.orrick.com/Careers and include a resume, J.D. transcript, and cover letter.
Search firm recruiters must submit using our Search Firm Portal.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Kristen Verrastro at kverrastro@orrick.com.
Compensation and Benefits
The expected salary range for this position is between $260,000 and $365,000.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.