Associate (2-5 PQE) - Incentives and Remuneration at Mishcon de Reya

The role

This role is for an Associate with 2-5 years of PQE in the Employment practice area at Mishcon de Reya in London. The position focuses on the firm's Incentives and Remuneration team, advising on a wide range of tax and legal matters related to employee compensation and share plans.

What you'll do

Design, draft and implement a full suite of statutory and bespoke equity incentives and cash-based bonus plans for employees, NEDs and consultants
Support employers in relation to de-risking and optimising remuneration arrangements
Support evolution of reward planning as a business scales in size and as it expands globally
Provide employer support through the hire to retire/fire lifecycle, including aligning award terms with applicable governance requirements and crafting on-boarding offers and termination packages
Support and advise individual executives in relation to the equity incentives elements of compensation arrangements
Use knowledge, AI and other technology to develop business opportunities, add value to key client relationships, and bring efficiencies to client service delivery

What we're looking for

2-5 years PQE gained at a reputable law firm or tax practice

A background working in, or material exposure to employee incentives and share plans is essential

Experience of, and a keen interest in, advisory matters such as the design and implementation of incentive structures is required

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills

Excellent writing skills, with strong drafting abilities

Ability to effectively manage own workload, undertaking a truly client facing role

Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels, both internally and with clients

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Some background in employment taxes or corporate work· nice to have

Any exposure to or involvement in corporate transactions (including take-privates, mergers and acquisitions and IPOs ) would be highly advantageous· nice to have

Some knowledge or understanding of employment taxes and tax relating to employee share plans would be very beneficial· nice to have

Associate (2-5 PQE) - Incentives and Remuneration

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