[Remote] Executive Compensation Consultant

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Sterlington PLLC is a full-service law firm specializing in executive compensation, corporate governance, and business strategy. The Executive Compensation Consultant will serve as a trusted advisor to clients, designing and governing executive compensation programs that attract talent and align pay with long-term value creation.ResponsibilitiesAdvise on the design of executive compensation programs: base salary, annual and long-term incentives, equity plans, MIPs, and severance arrangementsDevelop and articulate compensation philosophy frameworks that align pay structure with business objectives, shareholder interests, and governance standardsModel incentive plan scenarios: stress-testing pay-for-performance alignment, cost impacts, and dilution effects across a range of business outcomesConduct compensation risk assessments and advise on clawback policies, stock ownership guidelines, and anti-hedging provisionsGuide clients through compensation design in the context of IPOs, M&A, restructurings, and PE-backed management incentive plansAdvise on severance, change-in-control provisions, and executive succession planning in deal and transition contextsSupport post-merger integration on executive compensation harmonization and retention program designDraft and review plan documents, term sheets, offer letters, and employment agreements related to executive compensationLeverage AI tools to accelerate research, modeling, and deliverable productionSkills5+ years in executive compensation consulting, compensation committee advisory, investment banking (comp-focused), Big 4, or a specialist executive pay firmJD, MBA, or CPA — or equivalent demonstrated expertise in tax/legal dimensions of executive payExperience with technology, life sciences, or high-growth private company clientsDeep knowledge of executive pay design across public and/or private/pre-IPO company contexts — including equity incentive structures, performance metrics, and governance frameworksStrong financial modeling and analytical skills; advanced Excel; fluency with proxy data tools (Equilar, ISS Analytics, Radford, or equivalent)Proven ability to manage multiple client engagements simultaneously in a remote-first environmentDemonstrated fluency with AI tools in professional work — Sterlington's AI-first mandate is non-negotiable across all rolesCompany OverviewSterlington is a law consulting firm that specializes in invest management, taxation, bankruptcy, finance and litigation solutions. It was founded in 2015, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.sterlingtonlaw.com.