Associate Compensation & Benefits

Enable accessibility for low vision Open the accessibility menu Firm People Significant Victories Practices Careers News Contact [ ASSOCIATE COMPENSATION & BENEFITS ] SELENDY GAY COMPENSATES ITS ASSOCIATES AS WELL OR BETTER THAN THE COUNTRY’S TOP LAW FIRMS. Benefits and Perks Selendy Gay offers a benefits package that significantly enhances associate compensation and supports their well-being. In addition to covering our associates’ medical, dental, and vision plans in their entirety, our benefits range from market-leading fertility benefits and generous parental leave policies, to sizable retirement contributions and associate budgets for relationship-building and professional development activities. Few firms come close to what we offer. Below is a more detailed explanation of our benefits: We cover 100% of employee standard medical, dental, and vision plans, with among the best medical plans available in the market. By contributing more than double of what BigLaw contributes to health care coverage, Selendy Gay enables our associates to take home more of their salaries than peers at other firms. We are committed to helping associates plan for their future. We offer a unique, industry-leading benefit: a 401k contribution for associates. 3% of associates’ earnings (up to the yearly IRS cap) is deposited into their retirement plans, regardless of any self-contribution. We offer 12 weeks of parental leave for everyone, plus an additional 8 weeks for birthing mothers or primary caregivers. Associates are also eligible for additional remote work immediately following their leave. Our policies We partner with Maven to provide top-of-the-market fertility benefits. For associates on the firm’s medical insurance plan, we offer $75,000 towards reproductive and fertility services, including egg freezing, IVF procedures, surrogacy, and adoption. We are proud to offer this inclusive benefit to all of our employees so that everyone, equally, can start or grow their family. $2,500 annual business development budget to encourage our associates to build and maintain a network of professional contacts. $1,000 office decorating budget to ensure your space reflects who you really are. $150 monthly subsidy towards Equinox or a membership to ClassPass, which provides access to a wide network of gyms, fitness studios, salons, and spas. One-on-one sessions with a performance coach to help associates reach their full potential. Salary  We offer associates salaries based on their years of practice, as reflected in the year they graduated from law school. Class years may be adjusted based on associates’ specific work histories. We pay salaries at the top of the market, with first-year associates earning $225,000 per year. Annual Bonus We pay associates performance-based, year-end bonuses. Associates who perform well can expect to receive bonuses that exceed the national market scale for top firms. Clerkship Bonus We pay one-time bonuses to associates who join us directly from qualifying clerkships. An associate who joins us directly from one such clerkship will receive a $100,000 bonus and an associate who joins us directly from two such consecutive clerkships will receive a $125,000 bonus. We offer additional bonuses for associates joining us directly from clerkships for the Supreme Court of the United States. Bar Fees and Expenses. We pay annual bar fees for all associates. For associates who have not yet taken the New York bar examination (for example, new law school graduates), we pay the costs of examination fees and one preparation course. Moving Expenses. For incoming associates relocating to New York City, we pay reasonable one-time moving expenses. SG Careers Overview Associate Life Associate Compensation & Benefits Meet Our Associates Summer Program Selendy Gay Fellowship FAQs Apply RELATED Selendy Gay Announces Associate Bonuses, Exceeding the Market By 15% to More Than 50% SHARE Meet Our Associates Jeff Zalesin Selendy Gay PLLC 1290 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10104 Firm People Significant Victories Practices Careers News Contact info@selendygay.com (212) 390-9000 © 2026 Selendy Gay PLLC All rights reserved.   This website contains attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and functionality. By clicking Ok, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. To learn more about how