Description
We are seeking an Associate with experience in Incentives work, a strong technical grounding and commercial awareness to join our Incentives team within the People and Reward (P&R) department in London.
The team advises on the design, implementation and operation of share schemes, executive remuneration and other incentive arrangements, alongside related tax, corporate governance, securities law and regulatory considerations.
Responsibilities:
- Designing and implementing bespoke share plans, cash-based incentives and long-term incentive arrangements
- Advising on adoption and operation of tax qualifying share plans
- Advising on tax, corporate governance and regulatory considerations relating to executive pay and share plans
- Supporting clients on public and private M&A, restructurings and capital markets transactions
- Reviewing and updating remuneration policies and guiding clients through shareholder expectations and governance norms
- Advising on management equity arrangements for private equity transactions
- Advising on operation of malus and clawback
- Optional involvement in executive employment matters
Key Responsibilities:
- Draft clear, succinct and technically precise incentive plan documentation and employee-friendly communication materials
- Negotiate incentive and remuneration issues independently or alongside partners
- Manage matter delivery and mentor junior associates and trainees
- Participate in client training, seminars and knowledge-sharing initiatives
- Build strong client relationships and deliver commercially focused advice
- Maintain robust financial management including WIP, billing and deadlines
Requirements:
- Qualified lawyer with 2–4 years’ PQE in incentives, executive compensation or share plans
- Strong technical grounding in tax, corporate, securities and employment law as it relates to incentive arrangements
- Experience advising on incentive aspects of M&A, restructurings or capital markets transactions
- Experience within a top-tier incentives practice at a global firm
- Interest and experience in business development and thought leadership
- Strong team ethos and willingness to share knowledge