Executive Compensation Associate Attorney
As a global law firm our work spans jurisdictions, cultures, and languages – and so do our people. Our culture is collaborative and inclusive— where diverse perspectives are recognised and valued. Where performing to your highest ability unlocks equal access to opportunities to learn, thrive and grow. We combine deep legal expertise and commercial intelligence to grow, transform, protect, and defend our clients' businesses, across every critical moment. We operate in the sectors and regions that matter to our clients, providing forward-thinking insights and innovative, tech-enabled solutions that combine deep knowledge of their sectors and markets.
About the role
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced associate attorney to join our Executive Compensation team in New York or Houston. We advise clients through our four integrated sub-groups – Tax, Employment, Incentives and Pensions – delivering coordinated, cross-border support on transactional, advisory and contentious matters. Our lawyers combine deep technical expertise with strong commercial and sector insight, embedding tax, workforce, remuneration and pensions considerations within the wider legal and regulatory framework.
Working closely with corporate, finance, restructuring and disputes teams across jurisdictions, we provide pragmatic, solution-focused advice on complex, multi-jurisdictional and high-risk issues. We act for a diverse international client base, including private capital sponsors, asset managers, multinational groups, financial institutions, trustees and insurers.
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.
Responsibilities
- Design, structure, and implement equity-based compensation alternatives
- Advise on employment, retention and separation agreements
- Provide support on public and private M&A transactions
- Deliver coordinated, cross-border support on transactional, advisory and contentious matters
- Work closely with corporate, finance, restructuring and disputes teams across jurisdictions
- Advise on remuneration policy, incentive design and operation, and corporate governance issues
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited US law school
- High academic achievement
- Admitted to (or possessing the ability to waive into) the New York or Texas Bar
- Prior experience in a peer law firm
- Preferred class years 2020-2022
Qualifications
- Experience in Executive Compensation
- 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
Benefits
Clifford Chance US LLP offers a comprehensive benefits and compensation package.
Pay
The salary range for this role is $310,000-$390,000. Actual salary will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience.
Submissions must include a resume and law school transcript(s).