Incentives Lawyer | 1-2PQE | Silver Circle Firm

JR United Kingdom; Dartford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier law firm is seeking a motivated lawyer (1-2 years’ PQE) to join their Remuneration & Incentives team. This role involves advising on complex compensation matters, with exposure to a wide range of high-profile clients across various sectors. This opportunity promises a dynamic environment with significant responsibility and excellent career development prospects.

Benefits

Dynamic and supportive environment

Significant client exposure

Opportunities for development and career progression

Qualifications

• Experience in employment, corporate, or tax law with a focus on incentives.
• Organized and capable of managing own caseload.

Responsibilities

• Advising on incentive and reward matters including equity and cash bonus structures.
• Supporting both employers and senior executives on high-profile, cross-border transactions.

Skills

Excellent drafting skills

Strong communication skills

Commercial mindset

Organizational skills

Proactive attitude

Education

Qualified lawyer (1-2 years’ PQE)

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 in high-profile, cross-border, transactional contexts across sectors such as technology, life sciences, private equity, and entertainment.

This is a unique opportunity to join a collaborative team engaging in transactional and advisory work. The role is based in London but 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, focusing on incentives. A strong academic record, excellent drafting and communication skills, and a commercial mindset are essential. Candidates should be organized, proactive, and capable of 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.