Associate - Executive Compensation & Incentives Solicitor

London | £130,000-£160,000 + Bonus & Benefits

A leading international law firm is seeking a talented Associate (2-4 PQE) to join its market-leading Executive Compensation & Incentives practice in London.

This role sits within a highly regarded People & Reward team that advises major listed companies, financial institutions, multinational businesses, private equity sponsors and management teams on complex remuneration and incentive arrangements. The practice is regularly instructed on high-profile, strategically important matters, often working alongside corporate, tax, regulatory and employment specialists across multiple jurisdictions.

The Opportunity

You will advise on a broad range of executive compensation and incentive matters, including:

• Executive remuneration structures and governance considerations.
• Employee share plans and equity incentive arrangements.
• Tax-advantaged share schemes and their implementation.
• Management incentive plans and management equity structures for private equity transactions.
• Incentive-related aspects of public and private M&A transactions.
• Remuneration issues arising from restructurings and capital markets work.
• Regulatory remuneration frameworks, particularly within the financial services sector.
• Shareholder engagement, remuneration policy reviews and governance developments.
• Malus, clawback and deferred compensation arrangements.

The role offers significant client exposure and the opportunity to work directly with senior stakeholders, remuneration committees, management teams and institutional investors.

Candidate Profile

Applicants should have:

• 2-4 years' PQE gained within a recognised executive compensation, incentives or share plans practice.
• Strong technical knowledge of incentive arrangements and executive remuneration.
• Experience advising on the incentives aspects of corporate transactions.
• Exposure to tax, corporate governance and regulatory issues relating to compensation arrangements.
• Excellent drafting and communication skills.
• A commercial and pragmatic approach to problem solving.
• The ability to manage matters with increasing autonomy while working effectively as part of a collaborative team.

Why Apply?

• Market-leading work for premium international clients.
• Genuine cross-border exposure.
• Strong deal flow across M&A, private equity and listed company matters.
• Excellent partner access and career development opportunities.
• Highly competitive remuneration package.