Managing Associate - Employee Incentives 5+ PQE, UK Wide Advertising

Addleshaw Goddard; City Of London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the UK is seeking a qualified Managing Associate to join their Employee Incentives team. This role involves delivering a mix of advisory and transactional work across employee incentives, advising on various remuneration structures, and supporting M&A deals. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of PQE and strong experience in incentives work. You will collaborate with teams across the UK and contribute to business development activities in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Inclusive working environment

Opportunity for growth and collaboration

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE with a strong background in incentives work.
• Experience across both public and private company matters.
• Ability to provide clear and commercially focused legal advice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver advisory and transactional work across employee incentives.
• Advise on tax-advantaged and non-tax-advantaged plans.
• Support public and private M&A deals with corporate and tax input.
• Prepare guidance and communications for diverse clients.
• Manage individual matters while contributing to complex projects.
• Drive business development and strengthen client relationships.

Skills

Incentives work

Commercial legal advice

Team collaboration

Business development

Education

Qualified lawyer with 5+ PQE

Job description

Our market-leading Employee Incentives team specialises in designing and implementing innovative remuneration structures and incentive plans. Working with clients ranging from owner-managed businesses to major multinationals, we advise on all aspects of employee benefits, support complex transactions, and handle the impact of corporate activity on participant rights. As a Managing Associate, you’ll work closely with Jonathan Fletcher Rogers (Partner) and collaborate across our highly regarded Corporate Tax team.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver a balanced mix of advisory and transactional work across share schemes and employee incentives
• Advise on the drafting and implementation of tax-advantaged and non-tax-advantaged plans (EMI, CSOP, LTIP, growth shares, JSOP, etc.)
• Support public and private M&A deals, providing both corporate and tax input
• Prepare regulatory guidance and employee communications for a diverse client base, including household-name companies
• Manage your own matters with partner support while contributing to large, complex projects
• Help drive business development activity and strengthen client relationships
• Work seamlessly with colleagues across UK offices, with at least 3 days per week in-office

Who We’re Looking For

• A qualified lawyer with 5+ PQE and strong experience in incentives work
• Background spanning both public and private company matters
• Ability to provide clear, commercially focused legal advice across key areas of law
• A collaborative team member who supports the development of junior colleagues
• Someone who contributes to enhancing the team’s profile internally and externally

Why Choose Us?

Addleshaw Goddard is a place where you are not just valued but encouraged to reach your full potential. Our culture promotes improvement, growth, and collaboration, making us the natural choice for top-tier clients. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees.

Interested?

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