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April 6, 2026

Compensation & Benefits Attorney: 3rd-6th year

ERISAEmployee BenefitsExec CompM&A
Cooley LLP

Cooley LLP

New York City

Compensation & Benefits Attorney: 3rd-6th year

Cooley LLP
Cooley LLPNew York City

Practice area

ERISA · Employee Benefits · Exec Comp · M&A

PQE

3-6 years

Location

New York City, New York

Salary

$260,000-$390,000

Employment type

Full-time

Overview

  • Associate position within the Compensation and Benefits practice group, requiring 3-6 years of experience.
  • Core practice areas include equity and executive compensation, and proxy disclosures.
  • Specific expertise is required in IRC Sections 280G and 409A.
  • Experience with employment and severance agreements, mergers & acquisitions, and IPOs is essential.
  • Candidates must have excellent academic credentials and superior writing, oral communication, and analytical skills.
  • The expected annual pay range for this role is $260,000-$390,000.
  • Final compensation will be determined by geographic location, specific experience, and individual skillset.
  • Benefits include firm-paid life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), long-term disability (LTD), and short-term medical coverage.
  • Paid time off includes 4 weeks of vacation, 2 weeks of sick time, and 10 paid holidays per year.
  • A comprehensive suite of elective benefits is available, including medical, dental, vision, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, and backup care.
  • Generous parental leave and fertility benefits are also provided.

Last updated: May 22, 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.

  • Ed Hossain
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Ed Hossain

    Legal Recruiter

    Long Ridge Partners

    Why talk to Ed Hossain?

    Michael Pelle joined Cooley LLP's New York City office in the Tax group.

    Ed went above and beyond to help me land the exact lateral position I wanted. He was able to get my initial questions answered on a no-names basis, and was a constant source of support once the interview process was underway (and was very responsive to calls or texts, even on weekends or while traveling). His resume help, from formatting to curating my deal sheet, was the best I’ve ever received. I was surprised (and grateful) at how closely he reviewed every detail, and it’s a testament to how much he cares about his applicants. In short, Ed was a true partner in the lateral process, and was at all times honest, smart, and genuinely fun to work with.

    Cooley LLP

    Michael Pelle

    Cooley LLP • New York City
  • Alice Lingo
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Alice Lingo

    Legal Recruiter

    David Carrie LLC

    Why talk to Alice Lingo?

    Eashaa D. Parekh joined Cooley LLP's New York City office in the Corporate group.

    Allison is one of the best recruiters I’ve worked with - she is super hardworking, on top of it no matter what, and very helpful with interview prep / industry knowledge. It was great working with her!

    Cooley LLP

    Eashaa D. Parekh

    Cooley LLP • New York City
  • Gregory Gambill
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Gregory Gambill

    Legal Recruiter

    Slate Legal Recruiting

    Why talk to Gregory Gambill?

    Giovanna Robledo joined Cooley LLP's New York City office in the Corporate group.

    Greg was a huge asset to me as I navigated big law recruiting. He was always available to answer my questions and provided excellent advice as I navigated both my interviews as well as my decision once I had received offers. He is very knowledgeable about current trends in legal recruiting and was well-aware of how to tailor my candidacy for different firms' cultures. I could not have navigated this process without his help and would strongly recommend his services to other attorneys looking to make a move in this market.

    Cooley LLP

    Giovanna Robledo

    Cooley 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.

  • Ed Hossain
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Ed Hossain

    Legal Recruiter

    Long Ridge Partners

    Why talk to Ed Hossain?

    Michael Pelle joined Cooley LLP's New York City office in the Tax group.

    Ed went above and beyond to help me land the exact lateral position I wanted. He was able to get my initial questions answered on a no-names basis, and was a constant source of support once the interview process was underway (and was very responsive to calls or texts, even on weekends or while traveling). His resume help, from formatting to curating my deal sheet, was the best I’ve ever received. I was surprised (and grateful) at how closely he reviewed every detail, and it’s a testament to how much he cares about his applicants. In short, Ed was a true partner in the lateral process, and was at all times honest, smart, and genuinely fun to work with.

    Cooley LLP

    Michael Pelle

    Cooley LLP • New York City
  • Alice Lingo
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Alice Lingo

    Legal Recruiter

    David Carrie LLC

    Why talk to Alice Lingo?

    Eashaa D. Parekh joined Cooley LLP's New York City office in the Corporate group.

    Allison is one of the best recruiters I’ve worked with - she is super hardworking, on top of it no matter what, and very helpful with interview prep / industry knowledge. It was great working with her!

    Cooley LLP

    Eashaa D. Parekh

    Cooley LLP • New York City
  • Gregory Gambill
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Gregory Gambill

    Legal Recruiter

    Slate Legal Recruiting

    Why talk to Gregory Gambill?

    Giovanna Robledo joined Cooley LLP's New York City office in the Corporate group.

    Greg was a huge asset to me as I navigated big law recruiting. He was always available to answer my questions and provided excellent advice as I navigated both my interviews as well as my decision once I had received offers. He is very knowledgeable about current trends in legal recruiting and was well-aware of how to tailor my candidacy for different firms' cultures. I could not have navigated this process without his help and would strongly recommend his services to other attorneys looking to make a move in this market.

    Cooley LLP

    Giovanna Robledo

    Cooley LLP • New York City