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Compensation and Benefits Attorney

San Diego, California, United States of AmericaFull-time$170k–$254k2026-10-06 → 2026-11-10
On-site

Core

In-house legal counsel advising on executive compensation, equity incentive plans, employee benefits, and employment-related matters for global operations.

Role type

Senior in-house compensation and benefits attorney

Builds

Compensation programs, equity plans, and benefits structures for Qualcomm employees

Domain

Legal / Human Resources / Compensation & Benefits

Required skills

ERISA compliance, IRC Section 409A expertise, SEC filing preparation, executive compensation design, equity plan administration, employment law advisory, M&A due diligence support, cross-functional partnership

Preferred skills

Law firm experience, proactive risk assessment, global region support, pay equity analysis

Technologies

Legal research databases, SEC filing systems, compensation modeling tools

Responsibilities

Advise on design and administration of executive compensation and equity incentive plans; Draft and negotiate compensation and benefits agreements; Partner with HR and Finance to prepare materials for board meetings; Monitor evolving laws and regulations to recommend program adjustments; Support due diligence in global M&A transactions; Advise on employment law matters globally.