Incentive Lawyer – LONDON or MANCHESTER – COMPETITIVE SALARY – HS0175

Job ID: 2927Location: LONDON, MANCHESTERType: Full TimePosted: 2026-07-07We are partnering with a leading professional services and consulting firm that is looking to recruit an Incentives Lawyer (0–4 PQE) to join its highly regarded Reward team in either London or Manchester.This is an exceptional opportunity to work with a broad range of private and listed companies, advising on the design, implementation, and operation of employee incentive arrangements that help businesses attract, retain, and motivate key talent.The team advises on a wide variety of legal and tax issues relating to share plans and incentive arrangements, providing commercially focused advice to clients across multiple sectors.The RoleYou will play an integral role in advising clients on:Employee share plans and incentive arrangementsTax-advantaged and non-tax-advantaged share schemesCompany law considerations relating to incentive plansCorporate governance requirementsEmployment and regulatory aspects of reward structuresThe design and implementation of share option and equity incentive arrangementsOngoing operation and compliance of employee incentive plansWorking closely with clients, you will be involved in delivering practical and strategic advice, helping organisations develop reward structures that align with their commercial objectives.About YouApplications are welcomed from qualified solicitors with between 0 and 4 years’ PQE who have gained exposure to employee incentives, share schemes, executive remuneration, corporate tax, or related areas.You will ideally possess:Strong technical and analytical skillsAn interest in employee incentives and reward mattersExcellent communication and client-facing abilitiesA commercial and solutions-focused approachThe ability to build strong relationships with clients and colleaguesWhy Consider This Opportunity?This role offers a compelling alternative to traditional law firm practice.You will benefit from:High-quality advisory work with leading businessesGreater client interaction and relationship management responsibilitiesExposure to multidisciplinary teams including tax, reward, and consulting specialistsA more predictable and sustainable working environment than is often found in transactional legal practiceExcellent career development opportunities within a growing specialist teamCompetitive remuneration and benefits packageHybrid and flexible working arrangementsThis opportunity could be particularly attractive to newly qualified lawyers or junior associates looking to specialise further in incentives and reward while enjoying a broader advisory role and improved work-life balance.For a confidential discussion or further information, please get in touch today.