Compensation Manager
Milbank LLP | |||||||||
vision insurance, paid time off
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United States, New York, New York | |||||||||
Nov 04, 2026 | |||||||||
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Compensation Manager Job Locations
US-New York City Job ID
2026-1677
Build Your Career with Milbank! Milbank is a premier international law firm handling high-profile, complex cases and business transactions through 11 offices worldwide. Our offices work together on an integrated basis, giving us an extraordinary global presence and allowing us to serve a client base that includes the world's leading companies and financial institutions. Milbank is internationally recognized as a leader in major corporate/finance transactions (such as M&A, structured finance, banking, capital markets and project and transportation finance), litigation (including complex commercial, intellectual property, securities and white collar), financial restructuring, and trusts and estates. About the Role We are seeking a motivated and collaborative professional to join our team. As a Compensation Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the design, administration, analysis, and evaluation of the Firm's compensation programs. This role partners with HR and Firm leadership to support competitive, equitable, and compliant pay practices, and provides data-driven guidance on compensation strategy, salary structures, market competitiveness, and pay decisions. The Compensation Manager also leads core compensation planning activities, including job evaluations, benchmarking, annual merit and bonus processes, incentive programs, and pay equity analysis. This role serves as the Firm's compensation subject matter expert, maintaining compensation policies, leading compensation-related projects, managing salary survey participation, and delivering insights that support workforce planning and informed compensation decisions. Success in this role requires strong communication and collaboration, a proactive and adaptable approach, positive working relationships, and a commitment to exceptional results. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact and grow within a dynamic and fast-paced environment. What You'll Do
Lead annual compensation planning processes, including merit increases, promotions, bonuses, and incentive programs.
What We're Looking For
Why Join Us? Our collaborative culture encourages knowledge sharing, professional growth, and partnership across teams. Employees can work alongside experienced professionals, contribute to meaningful initiatives, and make an impact in a dynamic and client-focused environment. If you're looking for a workplace where you can grow professionally, build strong relationships, and make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you. Our Benefits Include
The anticipated base salary range offered for this role will be between $160,00 to $180,000 and represents the firm's good faith and reasonable estimate of the base compensation range. Actual base compensation will depend upon several factors, including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, performance, qualifications, degrees, and location as well as the needs of the firm. We look forward to learning more about you! | |||||||||
vision insurance, paid time off
Nov 04, 2026