Associate; PQE; and Remuneration

jobs Verified: 19 Oct 2026 London, England, United Kingdom (with a growing presence in Oxford and Cambridge)

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London, England, United Kingdom (with a growing presence in Oxford and Cambridge)

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2-5 years PQE gained at a reputable law firm or tax practice; essential experience in employee incentives and share plans; background in legal or tax advisory practices.

Law Firm Job

Mishcon de Reya LLP is seeking an Associate with 2-5 PQE to join its market-leading Remuneration and Incentives team within the Employment department. The role is primarily based in the London office, with opportunities across the Oxford and Cambridge offices, focusing on tax and legal advice for equity incentives and remuneration arrangements.

• 2-5 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) gained at a reputable law firm or tax practice.
• Essential background and material exposure to employee incentives and share plans.
• Desirable background in employment taxes or corporate work (including M&A, take-privates, and IPOs).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a commitment to client care.

• Design, draft, and implement statutory and bespoke equity incentives and cash-based bonus plans for employees, NEDs, and consultants.
• Support employers with de-risking and optimizing remuneration arrangements during business growth and global expansion.
• Advise management teams and individual executives on equity arrangements, market practices, and negotiation terms.
• Supervise and coach trainees while contributing to internal and external business development activities.

Compensation: Not specified
Mode: Full-time, On-site / Hybrid (London, Oxford, Cambridge)