Line of Service
Tax
Industry/Sector
Not Applicable
Specialism
Reward
Management Level
Senior Associate
Job Description & Summary
About this role
Join PwC’s Employee Share Plans team as a Senior Associate, helping listed and private clients design and implement effective employee incentive schemes. We welcome applicants from varied professional backgrounds who bring strong legal drafting and legal or tax technical skills. You may have experience across EMI option schemes, Company Share Option Plans, growth shares, Employee Benefit Trusts and Employee Ownership Trusts. You will combine technical expertise, commercial thinking and client relationship skills to develop compliant, tailored solutions. This role offers diverse clients, complex projects, modern tools, professional development, career progression, competitive pay and benefits, and a collaborative, inclusive working environment.
What your days will look like
- Design and implement tailored, legally compliant employee incentive schemes, including EMI options, CSOPs, growth shares, EBTs and EOTs, and produce precise legal drafting.
- Advise clients on structuring and managing plans, using analysis and due diligence to develop robust, practical incentive proposals.
- Collaborate with cross-functional colleagues, align solutions with strategic objectives, and present recommendations to senior stakeholders to secure support.
- Monitor legislation and industry trends so PwC’s reward offering stays competitive and compliant, while mentoring junior colleagues and encouraging continuous learning and professional growth across the team.
This role is for you if
- You have professional services or relevant industry experience, ideally focused on employee incentives, plus strong legal drafting and legal or tax expertise.
- You communicate and present complex concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
- You manage projects, client relationships and multiple priorities effectively.
- You bring strategic, analytical thinking, close attention to detail and proactive problem-solving.
- You demonstrate leadership, can manage and develop colleagues at different levels, and work collaboratively.
What you’ll receive from us:
No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our benefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions.
We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more
Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)
Degrees/Field of Study required:
Degrees/Field of Study preferred:
Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)
Required Skills
Optional Skills
Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, AI Fluency, AI-Human Collaboration, Analytical Thinking, Communication, Complying With Regulations, Conflict Resolution, Contract Drafting, Contractual Agreements, Corporate Litigations, Creativity, Developing Policies and Guidelines, Digital Tooling, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Employee Relations, Employee Terminations, Employment Claims, Employment Law Counseling, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Compliance, Human Resources (HR) Policies, Inclusion {+ 18 more}
Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)
Travel Requirements
Not Specified
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
No
Government Clearance Required?
No
Job Posting End Date
Employee Incentives Lawyer in Manchester employer: PricewaterhouseCoopers
As a Senior Associate in our Client Assets (CASS) specialist audit team, you will thrive in a dynamic and supportive work environment that prioritises employee growth and development. Our Leeds, Birmingham, and London offices foster a collaborative culture where you can enhance your skills while working on complex audits for prestigious Banking & Capital Markets clients. With a strong commitment to professional development and a focus on work-life balance, we offer an excellent platform for meaningful and rewarding employment.
