NEW YORK C-SUITE, EXECUTIVE REPRESENTATION

You know that before signing any employment contract at a high-level position, there is a lot you need to consider from non-disclosures to non-completes as well as how limited your prospects should you decide to move on.

At Bantle & Levy, we will negotiate, draft, and review employment contracts to ensure you are paid what you are worth and able to grow in your personal and professional goals.

In New York, a non-compete is only allowed and enforceable to the extent it is necessary to protect the employer’s legitimate interests, does not impose an undue hardship on the employee, does not harm the public, and is reasonable in a time period and geographic scope.

However, these cases are more complex when the individual signing it is at a high-ranking level. Chances are you may feel limited, specifically by the agreement’s geographic constraints. Our team will review your non-compete agreement and help you devise a contract that works best for you.

As a C-suite executive, you are often privy to insider information. However, when you have worked in similar industries for years and have an established name, you may worry about your duty of loyalty being mistakenly breached.

To avoid being held liable for misappropriation, our team will review your executive contract with your new employer and any legal documents of previous employers to ensure you are in your legal right.

As an employee rights advocate for executive-level employees, our severance package lawyer’s primary role is to ensure your success, even if your job is lost. At Bantle & Levy, our team will negotiate your severance package to ensure it includes adequate compensation and bonuses as well as equity arrangements, and that the non-disclosure and non-compete agreements are not overly restrictive.

Executive compensation is often one of the most challenging aspects of executive employment law. It’s not just your base salary that comes into play–its equity position, incentive units, determining if your prior salary and benefits can be at least matched, if not grown, and more.

In addition, you may need guidance on presenting this information to your new employer in a way that shows, “My success is your success,” as this often leads to bonuses, and more incentives and benefits down the road.

When you put in the time to grow a company and help it thrive, you may feel wronged when your promotion does not meet the level you suspected it would.

At Bantle & Levy LLP, we can navigate your claim of denial of tenure or denial of promotion or bonuses.

As a corporate executive, whenever you discover that the company you represent is engaging in illegal behavior, you rightfully have concerns about what it means for you. By voicing your concerns, you may face retaliation and your personal and professional success can be on the line.

However, our executive representation attorneys utilize the most encompassing legal protections to ensure your reputation and career are not tarnished for being a whistleblower.

Should you face retaliation, our team will also assist you in your needs to recoup lost pay, reputational harm, emotional distress, and more.

Though New York is an “at-will employment” state, as an executive employee, you will have an employment contract that creates the guidelines for your terms of termination.

Yet, despite these contracts, your employer may try to terminate you without cause, or worse, for discriminatory reasons. This is called wrongful termination.

Under both federal and state laws, discrimination is illegal. While we know that the gender pay gap for workers of all levels is horrific, the pay gap for women in high-level employment positions is equally troubling.

If you believe you have faced discrimination in any aspect of your employment, the executive representation attorneys at Bantle & Levy LLP can help.

You may be towards the top of your company, but that doesn’t mean you are protected against sexual harassment. Though state, local, and federal laws prohibit sexual harassment, we know it occurs at every level of employment.

Further, as a c-suite executive, you may find yourself wrongly accused of sexual harassment. In both cases, our team will review the claims and build a succinct strategy to best fight for your rights.

Chances are your employment contract is rather lengthy outlining all of the measures you as a corporate-level executive can and cannot take. But what happens when the company you work for ends up breaching the contract?

From start to finish, our employment contract attorneys can review your contract and the actions of your employer to ensure your rights are not only protected, but you receive just compensation.

As the face of a company, you likely have been prepared for any and all PR nightmares that can occur. Unfortunately, some of these media slips cannot just be news of the day, gone tomorrow–sometimes they involve defamation and slander.

At Bantle & Levy LLP, our team will fight vigorously to defend your reputation.

Q1. What Will Legal Services of an Executive Representation Attorney in New York Cost?

You will not incur any cost for having an initial telephonic or virtual consultation with our executive representation attorneys. At the time of the consultation, you’ll be able to decide whether or not our services will fulfill your expectations. Of course, the no-obligation initial consultation will be kept confidential.

Apart from this, we’ll explain to you the financial considerations of the attorney-client relationship, should you choose to proceed with our C-Suite executive representation. We believe in transparency and will discuss the fees as well as the terms and conditions in detail so there are no misunderstandings going forward.

Depending on the facts of your case, we may also be able to negotiate with your employer to pay all or a part of our fees on your behalf.

Q2. When Do I Hire an Executive Representation Attorney?

Professional C-Suite executive representation is all about timeliness and efficiency in following the legal process. When you hire an executive representation attorney, you also hire their knowledge and experience. Through these resources, you’ll be able to add your inputs to the term sheet during the early stages of the discussions.

When you hire an executive representation attorney earlier on in the process, you improve the chances of steering the negotiations according to your expectations. Your lawyer will be able to address every aspect of the term sheet and your employment agreement, even the more sensitive issues. As a result, you’ll be spared the stress of navigating the complex legal maze on your own.

Q3. How Can an Executive Representation Attorney Help Me with My Case?

As a leading provider of solid C-Suite executive representation, we can help you in various ways. We’ll start by reviewing your employment agreement, offer letter, or term sheet. Based on that, we’ll provide you with timely advice on critical matters related to your employment rights, compensation, equity, tax positioning, and more.

Our executive representation attorney will also negotiate with your employer and work to secure the terms proposed by you to the greatest extent possible. This may mean revising and generating contract terms and drafts in keeping with what you want. Our professional services will also allow you to avoid any unpleasant interactions with your employer.

To put it simply, we’ll place your best interest above all else.