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Incentives Associate (Junior/Mid-Level)

City of London Permanent View Job Description
An elite international law firm is seeking a highly motivated Incentives Associate to join its market‑leading practice. This is an exceptional opportunity to work with a premier team advising global corporates, financial institutions, and high‑growth companies on complex and high‑value compensation and incentives matters.
  • ELITE LAW FIRM
  • TIER 1 PRACTICE

About Our Client

This firm is a leading global law practice recognised for its scale, international reach, and strength across disputes, transactions, and regulatory matters. It operates as a fully integrated international partnership, with offices across the UK, Europe, Asia-Pacific, the US, and the Middle East, and a legal team numbering in the thousands.

Job Description

The successful candidate will work on a broad mix of advisory and transactional mandates, including:

  • Executive compensation arrangements
  • Equity and share‑based incentive plans
  • Remuneration structures for listed and private companies
  • Incentives aspects of M&A and private equity transactions
  • Corporate governance, disclosure, and regulatory compliance
  • Cross‑border incentive and compensation issues



You will collaborate closely with colleagues across corporate, tax, employment, regulatory, and international teams.

The Successful Applicant

  • 1-4 PQE (or equivalent) in incentives, tax, employment, or corporate law
  • Strong technical grounding in compensation and incentives matters (open to candidates developing in this area)
  • Experience advising on incentives in a transactional context is advantageous
  • Excellent drafting skills and a strong analytical mindset
  • Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and manage competing demands
  • Strong communication skills and a collaborative working style

What's on Offer

  • Exposure to high-profile, complex, and international work
  • Direct engagement with household‑name clients and financial institutions
  • Supportive team culture with outstanding training and career progression
  • Competitive remuneration and benefits package consistent with elite firms
  • Opportunity to broaden your technical expertise within a global platform
Contact
Harry Veale
Quote job ref
JN-022026-6945178
Phone number
+44 207 269 2100

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Employment / Pensions / Immigration
Sector
Business Services
Location
City of London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Harry Veale
Consultant phone
+44 207 269 2100
Job reference
JN-022026-6945178