Senior Incentives Lawyer

Akin is a global law firm with more than 900 lawyers and advisors. With 17 offices worldwide, they are renowned for numerous market-leading practices with strengths in complex transactions and restructurings, high-stakes litigation, and public policy and regulatory matters and their unyielding pro bono commitment. Akin Gump's London office is their third largest office and the main hub for the firm's international offices, practicing at the top of its markets.

Driven by their forward-thinking leadership, they have built a strong culture of innovation and collaboration as well as a talented and diverse workforce. Akin has a long-standing commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) and believe that the various perspectives and experiences of their lawyers and professionals enable them to identify creative solutions for their clients and enrich all aspects of their firm and communities. Their focus on building a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is present at every level.

We are looking to expand our London incentives practice and seek a lawyer with 5-8 years post-qualification experience. Candidates must have substantial experience advising private equity sponsors and public/private companies on the taxation and structuring of management equity and share incentive arrangements. Relevant employment law knowledge is also preferred.

The team is headed up by partner Stephen Brown, who advises private equity investors and public and private companies in the UK and internationally. Stephen’s practice is supported by an Associate and a Trainee.

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld's employment practices actively promote equal opportunities throughout the Firm and its employees are selected and recruited  by merit in relation to the job to be performed, without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief.