Incentives/Employment Associate

Overview

In this role you will work in the London Incentives team within the People and Reward department, advising on the design, implementation and governance of incentive arrangements for a range of clients from listed companies to private equity portfolio companies. You will handle senior-level incentive design, tax considerations and regulatory issues, and support cross‑border and capital markets work. The role offers exposure to M&A, restructurings and governance reviews, with emphasis on delivering commercially-focused, client‑facing advice. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to shape compensation strategy in a dynamic, multi‑jurisdictional environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft clear, precise incentive plan documents and related communications
• Negotiate incentive and remuneration terms independently or with partners
• Manage matter delivery and mentor junior colleagues
• Participate in client training and knowledge-sharing initiatives
• Build strong client relationships and provide commercially focused advice
• Maintain robust WIP, billing and deadlines

Key requirements

• Qualified lawyer with 4–6 years’ PQE in incentives, executive compensation or share plans
• Strong 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

• team ethos
• business development
• stakeholder engagement
• share plans
• executive remuneration structures
• tax implications

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