Incentives lawyer NQ – 2 years’ PQE LONDON

City-based commercial law firm is looking for an Associate of 0 to 2 years’ PQE to join their Incentives team. The team represents 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. They advise on all aspects of employee benefits, 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 team assists major national and international clients in implementing a substantial number of cross-border schemes for executives and other employees. It also regularly handles the incentives aspects of IPOs, M&A and group restructurings. They have also advised on the establishment of a number of Employee Ownership Trusts, which have increased in popularity over the last couple of years. These are a technical trust arrangement which require considerable specialist experience in tax, trusts and company law. They have an impressive and growing client base across many industry sectors. 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 Lawyers are technically excellent and enjoy a healthy team-working environment. You will have trained with a firm well-regarded for the work it does in this area of law or an accountancy firm. In particular, you should have had some exposure to HM Revenue & Customs approved schemes and unapproved arrangements, such as growth shares. However, we are open to considering candidates who have had some exposure in a corporate, tax or employment role. You will be joining a successful firm with a collegiate and supportive culture, which makes it a rewarding place to work.