Incentives Associate / Senior Associate

Chadwick Nott; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm seeks an Incentives Associate or Senior Associate for its Bristol office. This role involves advising high-profile clients on various employee incentive structures and guarantees a supportive team environment. The ideal candidate should possess relevant experience and enjoy working in a fast-paced, impactful setting.

Benefits

Structured, award-winning development programme

Market-leading salary with attractive benefits package

Opportunities for early responsibility

Qualifications

• Experience in incentives, tax, corporate, or employment law.
• Familiarity with HMRC-approved and growth share schemes.

Responsibilities

• Advise on design, implementation, and governance of employee incentive plans.
• Work on both standalone advisory projects and major transaction support.

Skills

Team player

Proactive mindset

Education

Law degree or accountancy background

Job description

Incentives Associate / Senior Associate
Location: Bristol

Chadwick Nott are instructed on a new vacancy with a Top 50 law firm for either an Associate or Senior Associate to join a growing Incentives team, based in Bristol. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive, specialist team that advises high-profile UK and global clients ranging from fast-growth startups to listed companies on the full range of employee incentives.

The Role:
You'll advise on the design, implementation, and governance of employee and executive incentive plans, including:

• HMRC-approved and unapproved share plans
• Employee benefit trusts
• Cross-border incentive structures
• Equity incentives on transactions, IPOs, M&A, and restructures
• Employee ownership trusts
• Executive tax planning and compliance

The work on offer includes both standalone advisory projects and support on major transactions on a diverse client base including listed businesses and fast-growth, investor-backed companies.

Ideal Candidate:
This position is open to candidates at either the Associate or Senior Associate level, depending on experience with the below requirements:

• Experience in incentives, tax, corporate, or employment law
• Familiarity with HMRC-approved and growth share schemes
• Strong team player with a proactive mindset
• Background in a law or accountancy firm

Why Join?

• Join a market-leading practice with a strong national presence
• Work on complex, high-profile matters with early responsibility
• Benefit from a structured, award-winning development programme
• Progress based on merit and contribution, not just PQE
• A market leading salary is on offer together with an attractive benefits package

For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.

(t) 0117 917 1929
(m) 07435 943574
(e) [e-mail]

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*