Tailored Legal Solutions for Incentivizing Leadership and Aligning Business Goals
Executive compensation is a powerful tool to attract, retain, and motivate key leadership — but it requires careful structuring to balance legal compliance, tax efficiency, and business strategy. At Borderless Lawyers, we guide companies, founders, and investors in designing executive compensation packages that align interests, comply with regulations, and foster long-term success.
With experience across Spain, Portugal, Greece, the USA, China, South Africa, and offshore jurisdictions, we deliver customized executive compensation advice for global and local companies alike.
✅ What We Offer: Executive Compensation Structuring
📊 Compensation Plan Design & Strategy
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Crafting competitive salary, bonus, and equity incentive plans
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Designing long-term incentive plans (LTIPs) and performance-based rewards
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Balancing cash, equity, and benefits for tax and retention optimization
🤝 Equity & Share Option Structuring
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Implementing stock options, restricted stock units (RSUs), and phantom shares
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Navigating cross-border equity award challenges and compliance
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Drafting grant agreements, vesting schedules, and exit provisions
⚖️ Regulatory & Tax Compliance
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Ensuring compliance with labor laws, securities regulations, and tax codes
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Advising on executive tax planning and reporting requirements
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Handling employment contracts and severance arrangements
📜 Negotiation & Documentation
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Drafting and negotiating employment agreements and incentive plan rules
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Aligning compensation with corporate governance and shareholder interests
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Supporting negotiations with executives and key stakeholders
🌍 Jurisdictions We Serve
🇪🇸 Spain – Executive compensation and social security compliance
🇵🇹 Portugal – Tax-efficient stock options and bonus schemes
🇬🇷 Greece – Employment law and incentive plan structuring
🇺🇸 USA – SEC rules, Section 409A, and multi-state tax considerations
🇨🇳 China – Cross-border equity compensation and labor law compliance
🇿🇦 South Africa – Employment equity and executive remuneration rules
🏝️ Offshore – Use of Cayman, BVI, and Luxembourg vehicles in compensation plans
🛠 How We Work
🧩 1. Assessment & Plan Design
We analyze your business needs and benchmark market practices to tailor compensation plans.
📝 2. Structuring & Documentation
We draft compliant contracts, equity agreements, and incentive plan documents.
⚖️ 3. Negotiation & Implementation
We assist in executive negotiations and ensure smooth plan rollouts.
🔍 4. Ongoing Compliance & Adaptation
We provide updates and adjustments to keep plans aligned with evolving laws and business goals.
👥 Who We Help
🏢 Corporations seeking to motivate and retain executive talent
💼 Private equity and venture capital firms structuring leadership incentives
🏛️ Family offices designing succession and incentive arrangements
📊 Startups and scaleups establishing competitive compensation packages
⚖️ Legal and HR teams needing expert compensation structuring and compliance
✅ Why Choose Borderless Lawyers?
🌐 Expertise in cross-border executive compensation law and tax
📜 Comprehensive support from initial design to ongoing compliance
⚖️ Skilled negotiators balancing legal, tax, and commercial interests
🤝 Client-focused, strategic, and confidential advisory approach
🔒 Proven track record in aligning executive incentives with business success
📞 Structure Executive Compensation that Drives Success
Whether designing equity plans or negotiating executive contracts, Borderless Lawyers ensures your compensation strategy supports leadership retention, motivates performance, and complies with global legal frameworks.