New York Incentives Associate

Clifford Chance•New York, NY

15h•$260,000 - $365,000•Onsite

About The Position

The New York office of Clifford Chance has an opening for an Incentives associate attorney in the firm’s Tax, Pensions, Employment & Incentives Group. We advise public and private companies on remuneration, incentives and employment tax globally. We are trusted advisers on complex and sensitive remuneration matters, including remuneration policy, incentive design and operation and the remuneration aspects of corporate governance, regulatory issues, reputational risk, disclosure and senior executive hires and exits. Our work spans the full spectrum of legal, regulatory and tax matters, including remuneration packages, share-based and cash compensation - from all-employee plans, LTIPs, MIPs and deferred compensation to bespoke arrangements. We advise on standalone advisory matters and on major corporate transactions, including M&A, IPOs and other transformational events. Our diverse client base, international footprint and broad industry experience give us a strong global perspective on emerging trends and evolving market practice.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited US law school
High academic achievement
Experience in Executive Compensation
Experience designing, structuring, and implementing equity-based compensation alternatives
Expertise in employment, retention and separation agreements
Strong public and private M&A experience
Strong interest in the subject area, entrepreneurial and a team-player
Admitted to (or possessing the ability to waive into) the New York bar
Prior experience in a peer law firm
Preferred class years 2021-2023
Resume and law school transcript(s) must be submitted

Responsibilities

Advise public and private companies on remuneration, incentives and employment tax globally.
Serve as trusted advisers on complex and sensitive remuneration matters, including remuneration policy, incentive design and operation and the remuneration aspects of corporate governance, regulatory issues, reputational risk, disclosure and senior executive hires and exits.
Handle remuneration packages, share-based and cash compensation - from all-employee plans, LTIPs, MIPs and deferred compensation to bespoke arrangements.
Advise on standalone advisory matters and on major corporate transactions, including M&A, IPOs and other transformational events.