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

The role

This role is for an Incentives and Remuneration Specialist with 2-5 PQE to join Mishcon de Reya's market-leading Remuneration and Incentives team in London. The position involves advising companies on a broad range of employee incentive plans and transactional matters, working closely with the corporate and tax departments.

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 the 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
Craft on-boarding offers and termination packages
Support and advise individual executives in relation to the equity incentives elements of compensation arrangements
Help to negotiate more favourable outcomes for clients
Understand clients' objectives and aims (near-term and longer-term too)
Identify, design and implement remuneration and incentive solutions that are most appropriate for their needs and circumstances
Advise management teams on their equity arrangements, including in relation to market practice and trends
Support individual executives and non-executives (including non-resident directors and those who are globally mobile)

What we're looking for

Experience in incentives is a prerequisite

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

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 is very helpful· nice to have

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

Able to coach and supervise trainees, nurturing their career potential· nice to have

Associate (2-5 PQE) - Incentives and Remuneration

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