At a Glance
- Tasks: Advise clients on employee share plans and incentive arrangements to attract and retain talent.
- Company: Leading professional services firm with a focus on innovative reward solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and excellent career development opportunities.
- Other info: Enjoy a balanced work-life environment with greater client interaction.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact on client reward strategies.
- Qualifications: 0-4 years PQE with exposure to employee incentives and strong analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
We are partnering with a leading professional services and consulting firm that is looking to recruit an Incentives Lawyer (0–4 PQE) to join its highly regarded Reward team based in either London or Manchester. This is an exceptional opportunity to work with a broad range of private and listed companies, advising on the design, implementation, and operation of employee incentive arrangements that help businesses attract, retain, and motivate key talent. The team advises on a wide variety of legal and tax issues relating to share plans and incentive arrangements, providing commercially focused advice to clients across multiple sectors.
The Role
- Employee share plans and incentive arrangements
- Tax-advantaged and non-tax-advantaged share schemes
- Company law considerations relating to incentive plans
- Corporate governance requirements
- Employment and regulatory aspects of reward structures
- The design and implementation of share option and equity incentive arrangements
- Ongoing operation and compliance of employee incentive plans
Working closely with clients, you will be involved in delivering practical and strategic advice, helping organisations develop reward structures that align with their commercial objectives.
About You
Applications are welcomed from qualified solicitors with between 0 and 4 years' PQE who have gained exposure to employee incentives, share schemes, executive remuneration, corporate tax, or related areas. You will ideally possess:
- Strong technical and analytical skills
- An interest in employee incentives and reward matters
- Excellent communication and client-facing abilities
- A commercial and solutions-focused approach
- The ability to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues
Why Consider This Opportunity?
This role offers a compelling alternative to traditional law firm practice. You will benefit from:
- High-quality advisory work with leading businesses
- Greater client interaction and relationship management responsibilities
- Exposure to multidisciplinary teams including tax, reward, and consulting specialists
- A more predictable and sustainable working environment than is often found in transactional legal practice
- Excellent career development opportunities within a growing specialist team
- Competitive remuneration and benefits package
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
This opportunity could be particularly attractive to newly qualified lawyers or junior associates looking to specialise further in incentives and reward while enjoying a broader advisory role and improved work-life balance. For a confidential discussion or further information, please get in touch today.
Incentives Lawyer in London employer: Harvey Sutton
Join a leading professional services and consulting firm that prioritises employee growth and work-life balance. As an Incentives Lawyer in London or Manchester, you will engage in high-quality advisory work with top-tier clients while enjoying a supportive culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. With competitive remuneration, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for career advancement, this role is perfect for those seeking a meaningful and rewarding legal career.
