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April 6, 2026

Compensation & Benefits Attorney: 3rd-6th year

ERISAEmployee BenefitsExec CompM&A
Cooley LLP

Cooley LLP

San Francisco

Compensation & Benefits Attorney: 3rd-6th year

Cooley LLP
Cooley LLPSan Francisco

Practice area

ERISA · Employee Benefits · Exec Comp · M&A

PQE

3-6 years

Location

San Francisco, California

Salary

$260,000-$390,000

Employment type

Full-time

Overview

  • The role is an Associate within the Compensation and Benefits practice group.
  • Candidates should have 3-6 years of experience.
  • Key experience areas include equity and executive compensation, proxy disclosures, and employment/severance agreements.
  • A strong understanding of IRC Sections 280G and 409A is required.
  • Experience with compensation and benefits aspects of mergers & acquisitions (M&A) and initial public offerings (IPOs) is essential.
  • Candidates must have excellent academic credentials and superior writing, oral communication, and analytical skills.
  • The expected annual salary range for this position is $260,000-$390,000, dependent on geographic location and experience.
  • Elective benefits include medical, dental, vision, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts (health/dependent care), pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care, and backup care for children/adults.
  • Firm-paid benefits include life insurance, AD&D, long-term disability (LTD), and short-term medical benefits.
  • Employees accrue four weeks of vacation and two weeks of sick time annually, in addition to ten paid holidays per year.
  • Generous parental leave and fertility benefits are also provided.
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Last updated: April 7, 2026

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    Thilini Chandrasekera joined Cooley LLP's San Francisco office in the Litigation group.

    It was a pleasure to work with Priya during my job search. Priya is organized, efficient, responsive, and knowledgeable about the job market. She did everything possible to make the search process as painless as possible while ensuring that my goals were centered and met. I have already recommended Priya within my network, and would do so again without hesitation.

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    Cooley LLP • San Francisco

Trusted recruiters

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

  • Kate Reder Sheikh
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Kate Reder Sheikh

    Legal Recruiter

    Major, Lindsey & Africa

    Why talk to Kate Reder Sheikh?

    Parth Bhatt joined Cooley LLP's San Francisco office in the Corporate group.

    Working with Kate was a game-changer in my job search. She really took the time to understand what I was looking for and helped me land my top-choice role. Kate’s deep knowledge of the Bay Area legal market, combined with the strong network and trust she’s built over the years, makes her an amazing resource. She gave me tailored advice, helped me prepare for every step of the process, and always had my best interests at heart. Thanks to Kate, I found a position that’s a perfect fit for me. I highly recommend her to anyone navigating the legal job market in the Bay Area!

    Cooley LLP

    Parth Bhatt

    Cooley LLP • San Francisco
  • Priya Gulati
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Priya Gulati

    Legal Recruiter

    Pacific Legal Search

    Why talk to Priya Gulati?

    Thilini Chandrasekera joined Cooley LLP's San Francisco office in the Litigation group.

    It was a pleasure to work with Priya during my job search. Priya is organized, efficient, responsive, and knowledgeable about the job market. She did everything possible to make the search process as painless as possible while ensuring that my goals were centered and met. I have already recommended Priya within my network, and would do so again without hesitation.

    Cooley LLP

    Thilini Chandrasekera

    Cooley LLP • San Francisco