Contract Role: Sales Compensation & Commission Plan Specialist

Contract Role: Sales Compensation & Commission Plan Specialist CounselNow, on behalf of a global financial information and analytics company Location: Remote, open to candidates based in the United States only Duration: 3–4 months Start: Immediate About the role Our client is looking for a specialist to work closely with the Finance and Sales teams of one of its business divisions. You will partner directly with the division CFO on commission and incentive plans for commercial teams across two business units. This is not a traditional legal role. The focus is on reviewing existing compensation plans and drafting new policies. Key responsibilities Review definitions, terms and conditions of the sales compensation plan Establish governance for the plan Support the ongoing work to combine the commission plans of two business divisions into one Draft related policies, including leave policies and account handover rules Work directly with the division CFO and senior stakeholders across Finance and Sales Who we’re looking for We welcome candidates from any of these backgrounds: Employment lawyers, in private practice or in-house, with experience advising on sales commission, bonus or incentive plans In-house legal or policy professionals who have drafted and reviewed corporate policies and operating procedures Sales Compensation, Sales Operations or Total Rewards professionals who have designed, reviewed or administered commission and incentive plans, including the plan documents and T&Cs

Requirements

Proven experience merging or harmonising two or more commission or incentive plans into one Ability to hit the ground running and handle a high volume of work at pace, with minimal ramp-up Hands-on experience reviewing sales commission structures, incentive plans or corporate operating policies Education: a law degree (JD, LLB or equivalent) or a management degree (MBA, or a Business/Management degree) Strong drafting skills, with the ability to review existing plans and write clear new policies Excellent writing and communication skills (essential) The seniority and confidence to work directly with a CFO and senior leadership Nice to have A background in financial data, information services or SaaS To apply Send your CV and availability to [email protected] by Sunday, 1 November. Shortlisting is happening this week..