New York Incentives Associate

Clifford Chance

$260K — $365K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited US law school.
  • High academic achievement required.
  • Experience in Executive Compensation, particularly with equity-based compensation and employment agreements.
  • Strong public and private M&A experience.
  • Team player with entrepreneurial spirit and a strong interest in incentives and remuneration.
  • Ability to be admitted to the New York bar or waive in.
  • Previous experience with a peer law firm.

Responsibilities

  • Advise clients on remuneration, incentives, and employment tax issues.
  • Design and implement equity-based compensation alternatives.
  • Handle complex remuneration matters tied to corporate governance and regulatory issues.
  • Provide guidance during major corporate transactions such as M&A and IPOs.
  • Engage in standalone advisory matters concerning incentive plans and compensation structures.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits and compensation package.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Role

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.

Qualifications

Your Experience

The ideal applicant will possess the following qualifications:
  • 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 and 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. Submissions must include a resume and law school transcript(s).

Clifford Chance US LLP offers a comprehensive benefits and compensation package. The salary range for this role is $260,000-$365,000. Actual salary will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience.

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