A Career with Point72’s Legal team
Our Legal team’s mission is to deliver exceptional legal services in a manner that promotes the firm’s performance with the utmost integrity. Our Legal department supports all Point72 groups globally with practical advice on a variety of complex legal and regulatory matters in an ever-changing, dynamic environment.
What you’ll do
- Help design executive compensation frameworks that support the firm’s ability to attract and retain top leadership talent
- Draft and advise on executive compensation matters including but not limited to employment agreements and offer letters for investment professionals and senior management, long-term incentive compensation, and deferred compensation
- Assist with non-compete structure and documentation
- Monitor and advise on evolving legal, tax, and regulatory developments affecting executive compensation.
- Translate complex legal issues into practical guidance for business leaders across Human Resources and Talent Acquisition teams
What’s required
- J.D. degree from an accredited law school, and membership in at least one state bar
- 7+ years of experience in executive compensation, with experience in the financial services industry
- Capacity to multitask, effectively prioritize, and stay organized in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Ability to operate autonomously and see projects and activities through to completion, escalating issues as deemed necessary
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- Superb attention to detail and the tenacity to produce meticulous work product
- Relevant tax expertise in the compensation space
- Commitment to the highest ethical standards
We take care of our people
We invest in our people, their careers, their health, and their well-being. When you work here, we provide:
- Fully-paid health care benefits
- Generous parental and family leave policies
- Volunteer opportunities
- Support for employee-led affinity groups representing women, people of color and the LGBT+ community
- Mental and physical wellness programs
- Tuition assistance
- A 401(k) savings program with an employer match and more
About Point72
Point72 is a leading global alternative investment firm led by Steven A. Cohen. Building on more than 30 years of investing experience, Point72 seeks to deliver superior returns for its investors through fundamental and systematic investing strategies across asset classes and geographies. We aim to attract and retain the industry’s brightest talent by cultivating an investor-led culture and committing to our people’s long-term growth. For more information, visit https://point72.com/.
The annual base salary range for this role is $250,000-$300,000 (USD) , which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things.
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