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May 6, 2026

Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Associate

ERISAEmployee BenefitsExec CompM&A
Baker Botts LLP

Baker Botts LLP

New York City, Houston, Dallas

Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Associate

Baker Botts LLP
Baker Botts LLPNew York City, Houston, Dallas

Practice area

ERISA · Employee Benefits · Exec Comp · M&A

PQE

2-7 years

Locations

New York City, New York | Houston, Texas | Dallas, Texas

Employment type

Full-time

Overview

  • Associate position focused on Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation (ECEB).
  • Openings available in Dallas, Houston, or New York.
  • Requires 2–7 years of post-qualification experience, ideally gained in a large law firm.
  • Strong academic record is required.
  • Advise clients on equity plans, executive employment agreements, and broader compensation and benefits matters.
  • Focus on transactions, including M&A, carve-outs, IPOs, and other complex, often cross-border deals.
  • Work directly with partners across offices, supporting the Corporate and Tax groups.
  • Opportunity for early responsibility on workstreams and exposure to high-value matters.
  • Contribute to the development of a growing national practice.
  • The firm provides mentorship and a clear path for long-term growth and advancement.
  • Salary for the New York office ranges from $235,000 to $420,000, dependent on experience.

Last updated: July 7, 2026

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Trusted recruiters

Work with a recruiter who has a real relationship with the hiring team and comes recommended by your peers.

  • Jack Bergin
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Jack Bergin

    Legal Recruiter

    Illapa Search

    Why talk to Jack Bergin?

    Brian Wilson joined Baker Botts LLP's Houston office in the Labor & Employment group.

    Jack is the best legal recruiter I've ever worked with, and I cannot recommend him enough after everything he has done for me. I had a substantial work gap and quite frankly was struggling to find my next opportunity when I started working with Jack. He was immediately able to get me several interviews with law firms around the country. After a few weeks working with Jack, I ended up with multiple offers from Am Law 100 firms and even had to turn down several other firms which were in the process of extending an offer. Jack was there each step of the way and helped me navigate the process until I had accepted an offer to join Baker Botts. I can honestly say none of this would have been possible without Jack and his unrelenting hard work and efforts on my behalf. Jack was extremely responsive throughout the entire process and more importantly helped me prepare for each individual interview. It is evident that Jack has put in the time and effort to cultivate strong relationships with the various firms he had me interview with which is why he knew how to best prepare for each one based on what each firm was looking for in a candidate. I cannot stress enough how responsive, knowledgeable, and well-connected Jack is within the legal community. Jack is easily the best recruiter I've ever worked with by a country mile, and I recommend him to anyone who is serious about finding legal work!!

    Baker Botts LLP

    Brian Wilson

    Baker Botts LLP • Houston
  • Bryson Malcolm
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Bryson Malcolm

    Legal Recruiter

    Mosaic Search Partners

    Why talk to Bryson Malcolm?

    Micheline Deeik joined Baker Botts LLP's New York City office in the Restructuring group.

    I had the absolute pleasure of working with Bryson, and I can confidently say he is one of the best recruiters I’ve ever encountered. From our very first conversation, Bryson demonstrated a genuine interest in my career goals and took the time to truly understand my background and what I was looking for in my next role. He was not only incredibly responsive and organized but also transparent and honest throughout the entire process—qualities that are rare and so appreciated. Bryson consistently followed up, kept me informed at every stage, and offered valuable insights that helped me feel prepared and confident going into interviews. Thanks to Bryson’s guidance and support, I landed a position that aligns perfectly with my values, skills, and professional goals. I highly recommend Bryson to anyone looking for a truly exceptional recruiter that actually cares. His excellent communication and passion for connecting people with the right opportunities set him apart in the best way.

    Baker Botts LLP

    Micheline Deeik

    Baker Botts LLP • New York City

Trusted recruiters

Work with a recruiter who has a real relationship with the hiring team and comes recommended by your peers.

  • Jack Bergin
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Jack Bergin

    Legal Recruiter

    Illapa Search

    Why talk to Jack Bergin?

    Brian Wilson joined Baker Botts LLP's Houston office in the Labor & Employment group.

    Jack is the best legal recruiter I've ever worked with, and I cannot recommend him enough after everything he has done for me. I had a substantial work gap and quite frankly was struggling to find my next opportunity when I started working with Jack. He was immediately able to get me several interviews with law firms around the country. After a few weeks working with Jack, I ended up with multiple offers from Am Law 100 firms and even had to turn down several other firms which were in the process of extending an offer. Jack was there each step of the way and helped me navigate the process until I had accepted an offer to join Baker Botts. I can honestly say none of this would have been possible without Jack and his unrelenting hard work and efforts on my behalf. Jack was extremely responsive throughout the entire process and more importantly helped me prepare for each individual interview. It is evident that Jack has put in the time and effort to cultivate strong relationships with the various firms he had me interview with which is why he knew how to best prepare for each one based on what each firm was looking for in a candidate. I cannot stress enough how responsive, knowledgeable, and well-connected Jack is within the legal community. Jack is easily the best recruiter I've ever worked with by a country mile, and I recommend him to anyone who is serious about finding legal work!!

    Baker Botts LLP

    Brian Wilson

    Baker Botts LLP • Houston
  • Bryson Malcolm
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Bryson Malcolm

    Legal Recruiter

    Mosaic Search Partners

    Why talk to Bryson Malcolm?

    Micheline Deeik joined Baker Botts LLP's New York City office in the Restructuring group.

    I had the absolute pleasure of working with Bryson, and I can confidently say he is one of the best recruiters I’ve ever encountered. From our very first conversation, Bryson demonstrated a genuine interest in my career goals and took the time to truly understand my background and what I was looking for in my next role. He was not only incredibly responsive and organized but also transparent and honest throughout the entire process—qualities that are rare and so appreciated. Bryson consistently followed up, kept me informed at every stage, and offered valuable insights that helped me feel prepared and confident going into interviews. Thanks to Bryson’s guidance and support, I landed a position that aligns perfectly with my values, skills, and professional goals. I highly recommend Bryson to anyone looking for a truly exceptional recruiter that actually cares. His excellent communication and passion for connecting people with the right opportunities set him apart in the best way.

    Baker Botts LLP

    Micheline Deeik

    Baker Botts LLP • New York City