April 7, 2026

Executive Compensation Senior Associate or Counsel

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K&L Gates — K&L Gates
South Carolina, Seattle, New York City, Nashville, Miami, Orange County, San Francisco, Raleigh, Charlotte, Pittsburgh

Executive Compensation Senior Associate or Counsel

K&L Gates

K&L GatesSouth Carolina, Seattle, New York City, Nashville, Miami, Orange County, San Francisco, Raleigh, Charlotte, Pittsburgh

Practice area

ERISA · Employee Benefits · Exec Comp · M&A

PQE

6+ years

Locations

South Carolina, South Carolina | Seattle, Washington | New York City, New York | Nashville, Tennessee | Miami, Florida | Orange County, California | San Francisco, California | Raleigh, North Carolina | Charlotte, North Carolina | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Salary

$270,000 - $410,000

Employment type

Full-time

Overview

Role: Senior Associate or Counsel in the Executive Compensation Practice.
Locations: Position open in Charleston, Charlotte, Miami, Nashville, New York, Orange County, Pittsburgh, Raleigh, San Francisco, and Seattle offices.
Experience: Requires at least six years of experience focusing on executive compensation and employee benefits, including public company matters.
Expertise Needed: Experience with public company executive compensation disclosures; employee benefits aspects of M&A and private equity transactions; tax-qualified and nonqualified retirement plans; executive employment and severance arrangements; and equity and non-equity incentive plans.
Responsibilities: Expected to have significant client contact and primary responsibility for handling matters.
Core Skills: Must be a self-starter able to work independently and as part of a team, possess strong academic credentials, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to high-quality client service.
Compensation: Base salary range of $270,000 - $410,000 annually.
Work Environment: Offers hybrid and remote work opportunities.
Notable Benefits: Includes 24 weeks of parental leave (12 paid), typically 3-4 weeks of paid time off, and access to Balanced Hours and Ramp-Up/Ramp-Down programs.

Last updated: May 23, 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.

Top recruiter for this opening
Jessica Pai
Legal Recruiter
McClure Harrison, Inc.
Why talk to Jessica Pai?
Tae Chung joined K&L Gates's Seattle office in the Intellectual Property group.
I strongly recommend Jessica as your partner in searching for your next career move. From the beginning, she exactly understood what I was looking for in my next position and consistently communicated potential openings that fit my goals. For interviews, we did interview preparations together, which gave me so much confidence going into the interviews and eventually led to a success. The support didn't end there. Even after I started the new job, she followed up to check how I was settling in, and I sincerely felt supported and genuinely cared for. For anyone seeking a recruiter they can truly rely on, Jessica is an excellent choice and someone you will want to work with. Strongly recommended.
Tae Chung
K&L Gates • Seattle
Top recruiter for this opening
Kate Reder Sheikh
Legal Recruiter
Major, Lindsey & Africa
Why talk to Kate Reder Sheikh?
Taylor Beardall joined K&L Gates's Seattle office in the Banking group.
Kate was fantastic to work with! She is a an effective and authentic communicator and listened to my needs and preferences. I ended up with a great lateral move that fit exactly what I was looking for. Would 10/10 recommend working with Kate and her team.
Taylor Beardall
K&L Gates • Seattle

Trusted recruiters

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

Top recruiter for this opening
Jessica Pai
Legal Recruiter
McClure Harrison, Inc.
Why talk to Jessica Pai?
Tae Chung joined K&L Gates's Seattle office in the Intellectual Property group.
I strongly recommend Jessica as your partner in searching for your next career move. From the beginning, she exactly understood what I was looking for in my next position and consistently communicated potential openings that fit my goals. For interviews, we did interview preparations together, which gave me so much confidence going into the interviews and eventually led to a success. The support didn't end there. Even after I started the new job, she followed up to check how I was settling in, and I sincerely felt supported and genuinely cared for. For anyone seeking a recruiter they can truly rely on, Jessica is an excellent choice and someone you will want to work with. Strongly recommended.
Tae Chung
K&L Gates • Seattle
Top recruiter for this opening
Kate Reder Sheikh
Legal Recruiter
Major, Lindsey & Africa
Why talk to Kate Reder Sheikh?
Taylor Beardall joined K&L Gates's Seattle office in the Banking group.
Kate was fantastic to work with! She is a an effective and authentic communicator and listened to my needs and preferences. I ended up with a great lateral move that fit exactly what I was looking for. Would 10/10 recommend working with Kate and her team.
Taylor Beardall
K&L Gates • Seattle