Employee Incentives Lawyer

Line of Service

Tax

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Reward

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

About this role

 PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) is seeking a talented and motivated newly qualified to two years’ post-qualification experience (PQE) solicitor to join our Employee Incentives Team. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career solicitor to develop specialist expertise in employee incentives within a leading professional services firm. 

The role will primarily involve designing and implementing employee incentive schemes for our private and listed company clients.  

What your days will look like

• Assist with the design, implementation and management of employee incentive schemes for private and listed company clients, ensuring compliance with relevant legal and regulatory requirements.

• Support advice on EMI option schemes, CSOPs, growth shares, nominee arrangements, EBTs, LTIPs and EOTs, including structuring, operation and ongoing administration.

• Work with colleagues across different teams to develop practical, commercially focused solutions that align with each client’s strategic objectives and wider business priorities.

• Carry out analysis, due diligence and research on market and legislative developments, supporting stakeholder engagement and recommendations on proposed incentive arrangements.

This role is for you If

• Qualified solicitor from NQ to two years’ PQE, ideally with exposure to employee incentives, share schemes, corporate or tax matters.

• Strong communication and presentation skills, with confidence explaining complex concepts clearly to clients and colleagues.

• Developing ability to manage tasks, priorities and client relationships with appropriate guidance from senior team members.

• Analytical, strategic and detail-focused, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and managing competing deadlines.

• Collaborative and professional, with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.

• Enthusiastic about developing within the team, taking on responsibility and continuing to learn as experience grows.

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:

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Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Communication, Complying With Regulations, Conflict Resolution, Contract Drafting, Contractual Agreements, Corporate Litigations, Creativity, Developing Policies and Guidelines, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Employee Relations, Employee Terminations, Employment Claims, Employment Law Counseling, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Compliance, Human Resources (HR) Policies, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Labor Contract Interpretation, Labor Laws {+ 15 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

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