Employment lawyer for executives and senior executives at key moments in their careers
Changes in responsibilities, compensation, management packages, workplace disputes or the prospect of leaving a company: an executive’s or senior executive’s career may involve decisions with significant consequences.
As an employment lawyer in Aix-en-Provence and Paris, I advise executives and senior executives on assessing their situation, understanding their rights and risks, and defining the strategy best suited to their objectives.
I advise clients in French and English, both in France and internationally.
Supporting you at every key stage of your career
Some professional decisions require careful consideration before taking action or making a commitment.
A change in responsibilities, an adjustment to compensation, the introduction of a management package, a deteriorating relationship with your employer or the prospect of leaving the company may have significant legal, financial and professional consequences.
My role is to help you understand your situation clearly, identify your options and anticipate the consequences of the different scenarios before making a decision.
Changes in roles and responsibilities
A promotion, a change in the scope of your responsibilities, a reorganisation or a change in governance may significantly affect your position within the company.
I assess with you the implications of these changes for your employment contract, status, responsibilities and working conditions, in order to identify any areas requiring particular attention or that may be open to negotiation.
Compensation, bonuses and benefits
The compensation of an executive or senior executive is not always limited to fixed salary.
Variable compensation, bonuses, performance targets, benefits and incentive arrangements may represent a significant part of the overall compensation package.
I advise you on reviewing the applicable arrangements and their terms in order to secure your rights and identify potential negotiating leverage.
Management packages and equity incentives
BSPCEs, stock options, free share awards and other equity-based incentive arrangements may represent a significant part of an executive’s or senior executive’s compensation and financial interests.
Reviewing these arrangements requires an understanding of the conditions governing the vesting, exercise and retention of rights, as well as the consequences of a change in responsibilities or departure from the company.
Particular attention should be paid to vesting mechanisms and any Good Leaver and Bad Leaver provisions.
A workplace dispute with your employer
Being sidelined, a reduction in responsibilities, disagreements over compensation, changes to your role, disciplinary proceedings or a deteriorating relationship with management may gradually weaken your position within the company.
In these situations, seeking advice early makes it possible to assess the facts, documents and communications, preserve relevant evidence and avoid decisions that could adversely affect what happens next.
The objective is then to determine the most appropriate strategy: preserve the employment relationship, restore your position, negotiate or prepare for a potential departure.
For broader issues relating to the employment relationship, the firm also advises employees and executives on employment law matters.
Negotiating and securing your departure
When continuing the employment relationship is no longer desirable or becomes difficult, the terms of departure should be considered as a whole.
Negotiations are not limited to the amount of severance pay. They may also cover the departure date, notice period, bonus, variable compensation, non-compete clause, benefits, management package and the terms applicable after leaving the company.
I have developed an approach to assess and quantify your situation, identify negotiating leverage and secure the legal and financial terms of your departure.
A legal, HR and strategic approach
I hold an MBA in Human Resources Management from ESSEC Business School and held senior legal and HR positions within companies before becoming a lawyer.
This dual experience enables me to look beyond the purely legal aspects of your situation and take into account its human, financial and professional implications.
Each situation is assessed in its specific context: your position within the company, your responsibilities, your career objectives, your compensation and, where relevant, the issues associated with leaving the company or continuing your career.
Support in Aix-en-Provence and Paris
The firm advises executives and senior executives in Aix-en-Provence and Paris.
Appointments can be arranged in person or remotely. I also advise international executives and senior executives in English on employment law matters in France.
“Executives and senior executives” includes, in particular, C-suite executives, Executive Committee (COMEX) and Management Committee (CODIR) members, as well as senior leadership positions such as CEO/Managing Director, COO, CFO/Finance Director, CHRO/HR Director, CLO/General Counsel, CTO, CIO, CDO, CMO, CPO, CSO/CRO, General Manager (GM), VP and SVP, and other senior professionals with significant strategic or managerial responsibilities.
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Contact domaniewicz avocat
42 Avenue Victor Hugo
13100 Aix-en-Provence
9 Rue Treilhard
75008 Paris
+33 6 23 61 20 01