Incentives Lawyer | 1-2PQE | Silver Circle Firm

JR United Kingdom; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier firm is seeking an ambitious lawyer to join their Remuneration & Incentives team in London. This opportunity involves advising on equity and cash structures, working closely with Corporate and Tax, and offers significant client exposure and development opportunities within a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Dynamic and supportive environment

Significant responsibility

Client exposure from day one

Opportunities for development and career progression

Qualifications

• Experience in employment, corporate, or tax law focused on incentives.
• 1-2 years’ PQE required.
• Comfortable managing own caseload with supportive colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Advise on incentives and reward matters including equity and cash bonus structures.
• Engaged in transactional and advisory work.
• Support both employers and senior executives in cross-border contexts.

Skills

Excellent drafting skills

Communication skills

Commercial mindset

Proactivity

Organizational skills

Education

Strong academic record

Job description

Our client is seeking an ambitious and technically strong lawyer (1-2 years’ PQE) to join their top-tier Remuneration & Incentives team, within their Employment department, working closely with Corporate and Tax on a wide range of matters.

The team advises on incentives and reward matters, including equity and cash bonus structures, executive compensation, governance, and employee arrangements. They serve both employers and senior executives, often in high-profile, cross-border, and transactional contexts, across sectors such as technology, life sciences, private equity, and entertainment.

This role offers the chance to join a collaborative, non-siloed team engaged in transactional and advisory work. Based in London, it supports a broad national and international client base. The team is known for its commercial insight, technical excellence, and strong client relationships.

Ideal candidates will have experience in employment, corporate, or tax law with a focus on incentives. A strong academic record, excellent drafting and communication skills, and a commercial mindset are essential. Candidates should be organized, proactive, and comfortable managing their own caseload with support from experienced colleagues.

Our client offers a dynamic, supportive environment with significant responsibility and client exposure from day one, along with opportunities for development and career progression.