Senior Counsel - Global Investment Management Firm

Our client, a prestigious global investment management firm, is seeking a Senior Counsel to join their legal team in a hybrid role (3 days in-office). This position offers the opportunity to work on high-impact legal matters within a fast-paced, dynamic investment environment, focusing on executive compensation and employment law.

Job Function

Executive Compensation & Employment Agreements

• Provide legal counsel on all aspects of executive compensation, including:
• Structuring and drafting executive employment agreements, incentive plans, bonus structures, and severance agreements.
• Negotiating terms with opposing counsel to secure favorable outcomes while mitigating risk.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable labor laws, tax regulations, and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop and implement competitive compensation strategies.
• Monitor legal, regulatory, and market trends affecting executive compensation.
  
  

Employment Law & Compliance

• Advise on employee relations, workplace policies, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour issues, and benefits.
• Assist with internal investigations, employment law disputes, and settlements.
• Provide legal guidance on employment matters across multiple jurisdictions, including international markets.
  
  
  

Job Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the New York Bar (or ability to obtain registered in-house counsel status).
• 4-6 years’ experience at a law firm or within the legal department of a financial services firm (preferred).
• Substantive experience drafting and negotiating complex executive compensation arrangements.
• Deep knowledge of executive compensation laws, including tax regulations and compliance standards.
• Strong collaboration skills with internal stakeholders and the broader legal team.
• Solid understanding of employment law, including wage & hour regulations, discrimination laws, and benefits (preferred).
• International legal experience (preferred).
  
  
  

Disclosure: The hourly rates and/or salaries listed may or may not reflect total compensation packages including bonus and fringe benefits, etc., nor are the advertisement(s) posted a guarantee of a certain compensation package for a position or bona fide offer of employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

ITSLS

34924