The Incentives team operates within the firm's Tax, Pensions, Employment & Incentives Group, advising public and private companies on global remuneration, incentives, and employment tax.
The group handles complex remuneration matters including policy, incentive design and operation, corporate governance, regulatory issues, reputational risk, disclosure, and senior executive hires and exits.
Work encompasses legal, regulatory, and tax matters across remuneration packages and both share-based and cash compensation, ranging from all-employee plans, LTIPs, MIPs, and deferred compensation to bespoke arrangements.
The team advises on standalone advisory matters and also on major corporate transactions, including M&A, IPOs, and other transformational events.
Required experience includes executive compensation, specifically designing, structuring, and implementing equity-based compensation alternatives, as well as expertise in employment, retention, and separation agreements.
Strong public and private M&A experience is also required.

Incentives Associate

3-5 PQE · October 8, 2026 (about 1 month ago)

Clifford Chance

3-5 PQE · October 8, 2026 (about 1 month ago)

Salary

$260,000 - $365,000

Employment type

Full-time

Practice area

Tax · Deferred Compensation · Equity Based Compensation

Location

New York City

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Overview

The Incentives team operates within the firm's Tax, Pensions, Employment & Incentives Group, advising public and private companies on global remuneration, incentives, and employment tax.
The group handles complex remuneration matters including policy, incentive design and operation, corporate governance, regulatory issues, reputational risk, disclosure, and senior executive hires and exits.
Work encompasses legal, regulatory, and tax matters across remuneration packages and both share-based and cash compensation, ranging from all-employee plans, LTIPs, MIPs, and deferred compensation to bespoke arrangements.
The team advises on standalone advisory matters and also on major corporate transactions, including M&A, IPOs, and other transformational events.
Required experience includes executive compensation, specifically designing, structuring, and implementing equity-based compensation alternatives, as well as expertise in employment, retention, and separation agreements.
Strong public and private M&A experience is also required.

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Last updated: November 10, 2026