Incentives & Executive Remuneration Associate

0400 FBD USA LLP; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Freshfields advises on contentious and non-contentious employment, pensions and incentives law for clients worldwide, with a London-based Incentives team handling executive compensation and share plans. The role focuses on bespoke incentive arrangements for listed companies, private equity, and multinational clients, combining tax, governance and regulatory considerations.

You will draft documentation, support regulatory compliance, and contribute to business development while mentoring junior

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with 2–4 years’ PQE in incentives, executive compensation or share plans.
• Strong technical grounding in tax, corporate, securities and employment law as it relates to incentive arrangements.
• Experience advising on incentive aspects of M&A, restructurings or capital markets transactions.
• Experience within a top-tier incentives practice at a global firm.
• Interest and experience in business development and thought leadership.
• Strong team ethos and willingness to share knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Draft clear, succinct and technically precise incentive plan documentation and employee-friendly communication materials.
• Negotiate incentive and remuneration issues independently or alongside partners.
• Manage matter delivery and mentor junior associates and trainees.
• Participate in client training, seminars and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Build strong client relationships and deliver commercially focused advice.
• Maintain robust financial management including WIP, billing and deadlines.

Skills

Incentives

Executive compensation

Share plans

Tax

Corporate law

Securities law

Employment law

Business development

Thought leadership

Job description

Freshfields advises on contentious and non-contentious employment, pensions and incentives law for clients worldwide, with a London-based Incentives team handling executive compensation and share plans. The role focuses on bespoke incentive arrangements for listed companies, private equity, and multinational clients, combining tax, governance and regulatory considerations.

You will draft documentation, support regulatory compliance, and contribute to business development while mentoring junior