- Location: London
- Salary: £185k to £290k
- + bonus £23k to £70k
Job Opportunity: Associate Lawyer (Benefits & Compensation)
Location: London
(you must already be living and working in the UK, ideally London area).
Salary:
£185k to £290k + bonus £23k to £70k
Join our esteemed US "Big Law" client's London office as an
Associate Lawyer
specializing in Share Incentives! Our client is a premier legal advisor to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises globally, offering top-tier legal counsel at every stage of development.
About Our Client:
Since their inception in 2018, our client's London team has been dedicated to providing Silicon Valley-style business and legal guidance to UK and European tech companies. They focus on supporting companies from launch to exit, with a particular emphasis on UK and European tech firms exploring US expansion, fundraising, or exits.
Role Overview:
Our client is seeking a
UK qualified Share Incentive Lawyer with maximum 2 to 5 years' PQE
to join their London office. In this role, you will advise clients on share option and employee incentive arrangements, supporting our client's corporate team on investments, M&A, and IPOs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, draft, and implement formal shares plans including EMI, CSOP, and non-qualified plans.
- Provide advice on tax implications for employee and employer of all forms of UK employee incentive arrangements.
- Work closely with the US Employee Benefits and Compensation (EB&C) team on UK/US cross-border issues.
- Assist in business development activities such as client events and drafting relevant articles and alerts.
Requirements:
- UK qualified with a valid Solicitors Practicing Certificate
- Maximum of 2-5 years PQE specializing in / majority of time spent on employee share incentives
- Strong technical understanding of EMI, CSOP, growth shares, and non-qualified options
Desired Skills:
- Commercially minded with knowledge of market practices in tech and VC sectors
- Knowledge of US incentive arrangements and issues is a major plus
If you're ready to take your career to the next level and join a dynamic team dedicated to excellence, apply now, and become part of our client's success story!