Corporate Associate / Senior Associate

CRA Legal; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in the UK seeks a Corporate Associate/Senior Associate to join their incentives team in Leeds or Sheffield. This role offers a starting salary of £80,000+ along with an annual bonus. The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor with 3+ years PQE, strong drafting skills, and a collaborative mindset. Opportunities to work on international projects and contribute to training within a specialist environment are provided. Apply now for this unique chance to join an award-winning firm.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

Exceptional development opportunities

Employee ownership benefits

Qualifications

• Strong background in corporate law, share plans, or related fields.
• Ability to work on complex, internationally-focused projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement executive and global share plans.
• Advise on corporate transactions affecting incentive arrangements.
• Draft plan rules and regulatory documentation.
• Provide guidance on tax-advantaged schemes and compliance.

Skills

Drafting and advisory skills

Collaboration

Client relationship building

Education

Qualified solicitor with 3+ years PQE

Job description

Corporate Associate / Senior Associate - Employee Incentives & Share Plans

Sheffield or Leeds
Hybrid Working
Salary: From £80,000 + bonus

CRA Consulting is proud to be recruiting for one of the UK's leading specialist legal practices. Our client is a 100% employee-owned firm, recognised nationally and internationally as a market leader in share plans, executive incentives and employee ownership structures.

With Tier 1 rankings in both Chambers & Partners and Legal 500, and a string of industry awards, this boutique powerhouse advises some of the world's most prominent businesses on complex, cross-border incentive arrangements. Their employee-owned status isn't just a structural choice - it defines the culture. Every team member has a genuine stake in the success of the firm, creating an environment focused on collaboration, excellence, and shared reward.

Why This Firm?

• Employee Ownership - a unique opportunity to contribute to and benefit from the firm's long-term success
• Award-Winning Excellence - Tier 1 ranked and widely recognised as the go-to practice in its specialist field
• True Sector Specialists - leading expertise in share plans and incentives, supported by a global network and innovative digital compliance tools
• Learning & Development - home to the UK's only accredited Certificate in Employee Share Plans
• Outstanding Culture - consistently recognised as one of the best small companies to work for

The Opportunity

Due to continued growth, our client is seeking a Corporate Associate or Senior Associate to join their highly respected incentives team. This is a rare chance to specialise within one of the most niche, technically challenging and commercially impactful areas of corporate law.

You will work on a broad range of UK and international matters including:

• Designing and implementing executive, all-employee and global share plans
• Advising on corporate transactions and the impact on incentive arrangements
• Drafting plan rules, agreements and regulatory documentation
• Providing guidance on tax-advantaged schemes, governance and regulatory compliance
• Supporting global clients through a variety of corporate lifecycle events

You will also have opportunities to contribute to training and thought leadership, including potential involvement in the Certificate in Employee Share Plans.

About you

• A qualified solicitor ideally with 3 or more years PQE with experience in corporate, incentives, share plans, tax or related fields
• Strong drafting and advisory skills
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to develop deep technical expertise
• The ability to build strong client relationships
• Interest in working within an employee-owned, specialist environment

What's on Offer

• £80,000+ starting salary (dependent on experience)
• Annual bonus scheme
• Hybrid working from Sheffield or Leeds
• A genuine stake in an employee-owned business
• Exposure to high-calibre international work
• Exceptional development opportunities within a market-leading specialist team

How to Apply

To apply, please click the Apply button. For a confidential discussion about the role or your suitability, contact Ross Roberts at CRA Consulting on 0114 241 8030.

For more corporate and legal roles in the Sheffield area, you can also visit our careers page at www.craconsultants.com/jobs.