Incentives/Employment Associate
Core
Associate lawyer advising on the design, implementation, and operation of share schemes, executive remuneration, and incentive arrangements for listed companies, regulated businesses, and multinationals.
Role type
Mid-level incentives lawyer (2-4 years PQE)
Builds
Bespoke share plans, cash-based incentives, long-term incentive arrangements, and remuneration policies
Domain
Legal services (Employment, Tax, Corporate Governance, Securities Law)
Required skills
Incentive plan design, executive compensation structuring, tax implications of share plans, corporate governance compliance, M&A incentive structuring, malus and clawback mechanisms
Preferred skills
Business development, thought leadership, mentoring junior associates, client training
Technologies
Legal research tools, billing systems
Responsibilities
Drafting incentive plan documentation, negotiating remuneration issues, managing matter delivery, participating in client training, maintaining financial management (WIP/billing)
Seniority
Associate (2-4 years PQE)
