Sr. Counsel, Executive Compensation and Benefits

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Counsel, Executive Compensation and Benefits to lead the design, governance, and legal oversight of executive compensation programs and broad-based compensation and benefits programs in a dynamic, high-growth environment. This role will be a critical partner to Legal, Finance, HR, and the Board, ensuring compensation practices are competitive, compliant, and aligned with evolving corporate governance and stakeholder expectations. This is a strategic role for a legal expert who brings deep experience in executive compensation as well as broad-based compensation and benefits frameworks and thrives in organizations undergoing significant scale and increased regulatory complexity. RESPONSIBILITIES: Executive Compensation Strategy & Design: - Advise on the structure and design of executive compensation programs, including base salary, annual incentives, long-term incentives, and retention agreements. - Partner with HR and Compensation teams to align programs with business strategy, performance outcomes, and market practices. - Support benchmarking against peer companies and evolving market standards. Governance & Disclosure: - Lead preparation and re...