Employee Incentives Lawyer - Managing Associate - 5PQE+ in London

Employee Incentives Lawyer - Managing Associate - 5PQE+ in London

London Full-Time 90000 - 115000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Trades Workforce Solutions

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Advise on employee incentives and share schemes, supporting corporate transactions.
  • Company: Leading law firm with a collaborative and inclusive culture.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus, hybrid working, and strong career development.
  • Other info: Supportive environment focused on growth and community engagement.
  • Why this job: Join a dynamic team and work on high-calibre projects with real impact.
  • Qualifications: Qualified solicitor with 5+ years’ PQE in employee incentives and share schemes.

The predicted salary is between 90000 - 115000 £ per year.

Location: London

Salary: £90,000 to £115,000 + bonus and benefits

Experience: 5+ years’ PQE

Our client is looking to hire an Employee Incentives Lawyer at Managing Associate level into its Employee Incentives and Corporate Tax offering in London. This is a high-quality role for someone who enjoys a mix of advisory and transactional support work, and who wants to work closely with partners on complex, fast-moving matters for a broad client base, from owner-managed businesses through to multinational organisations.

You’ll advise on the design, implementation and operation of remuneration structures and incentive plans, and you’ll support corporate teams on transactions where incentives and executive arrangements are a key workstream.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Advising on the drafting and implementation of tax-advantaged and non tax-advantaged share schemes, including growth shares, JSOP, EMI, CSOP and LTIP
  • Advising on both the corporate and tax aspects of implementing share plans and incentive arrangements
  • Providing regulatory, governance and compliance advice connected to incentives and benefits
  • Drafting and advising on employee communications relating to incentive plans
  • Supporting on public and private corporate transactions, including M&A and wider corporate activity
  • Managing your own matters with appropriate partner support, and supporting on larger, more complex workstreams
  • Contributing to business development and helping to build relationships with new and existing clients
  • Supporting the training and development of trainees and junior lawyers

What We’re Looking For

Essential

  • Qualified solicitor in England and Wales
  • 5+ years’ PQE with strong experience in employee incentives and share schemes
  • Experience across both public and private company work
  • Ability to provide clear, practical advice and manage matters efficiently
  • Strong communication skills and confidence working with senior stakeholders
  • A collaborative approach and interest in contributing to team growth

Desirable

  • Experience gained in a leading law firm and or accountancy practice
  • Experience advising on employee benefit trusts and executive tax planning, including internationally mobile executives

What’s On Offer

  • Salary of £90,000 to £115,000 + bonus and benefits
  • High calibre work with a strong mix of advisory and transactional support
  • Supportive, collaborative culture with a clear focus on development and progression
  • A genuinely inclusive environment with active networks and a strong sense of community
  • Hybrid working, with an expectation of being in the office at least 3 days per week

Working Arrangements

London. Full-time, permanent role. Hybrid working available, with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office.

Employee Incentives Lawyer - Managing Associate - 5PQE+ in London employer: Trades Workforce Solutions

Join a leading law firm in London as an Employee Incentives Lawyer, where you will thrive in a supportive and collaborative culture that prioritises professional development and progression. With a competitive salary and a mix of high-calibre advisory and transactional work, you will have the opportunity to engage with a diverse client base while enjoying a genuinely inclusive environment that fosters community and teamwork. Embrace hybrid working arrangements that allow for flexibility while maintaining strong connections with colleagues and clients.

Trades Workforce Solutions

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We think you need these skills to ace Employee Incentives Lawyer - Managing Associate - 5PQE+ in London

Employee Incentives Law
Tax-Advantaged Share Schemes
Non Tax-Advantaged Share Schemes
Corporate Tax Advisory
Regulatory Compliance
Governance Advice
Drafting Employee Communications