New York Incentives Associate

About the Firm

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, with forward-thinking insights and innovative, tech-enabled solutions that combine deep knowledge of their sectors and markets. You'll build connections and work with colleagues as one global team, unlocking opportunities for clients across borders, cultures, legal and commercial disciplines.

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

• 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

Pay

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.

Submissions must include a resume and law school transcript(s).