Incentives Lawyer

THE FIRM

A UK/ international firm.

THE ROLE

The firm is looking for an Associate or Senior Associate to join the national Incentives team.

The Team operates a rounded practice representing leading UK and global private and listed companies in all of their needs in this area, whether executive-level incentives or company-wide employee schemes.

You will be joining a successful practice with a very strong collegiate and supportive culture, which makes it a rewarding place to work.

The team advises on all aspects of employee incentive plans, including the design, implementation and communication of senior executive and employee incentive plans, the establishment and operation of employee benefit trusts (to support share plans and as wealth creation vehicles), executive tax planning (including those who are mobile internationally), as well as corporate governance, regulatory and compliance matters.

The Incentives team forms part of the wider tax group and benefits from an excellent training programme.

A strong commitment to individuals' career development and weekly know-how meetings ensures the firm's lawyers are technically excellent and enjoy a healthy team-working environment.

ABOUT YOU

You will have some practical experience of advising on share plan matters, ideally with some transactional and advisory experience, and with such exposure covering a variety of share plans.

In particular you should have had some exposure to HM Revenue & Customs approved schemes and unapproved arrangements, such as growth shares.

You will be a team player, enthusiastic, proactive and a self-starter.

The team is open to considering candidates who have had some exposure in a corporate, tax or employment role.

Due to the structure of the team, the firm is looking to appoint either an Associate or Senior Associate in this area.

Lipson Lloyd Jones Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.