Incentives Lawyer

Company: Harvey Sutton
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Location: London
Job Description:

Incentives Lawyer (NQ–4 PQE) – London | Hybrid Working

c£110k + Bonus + Benefits

Are you a junior lawyer looking to build your career in one of the most exciting and specialist areas of corporate law?

Our client, a leading international law firm, is looking to recruit an Incentives Lawyer (NQ–4 PQE) to join its highly regarded Share Plans & Incentives team.

Working with an impressive client portfolio, ranging from FTSE 100 companies and multinational organisations, to high-growth businesses and start-ups, you’ll advise on innovative employee incentive arrangements that help organisations attract, motivate and retain their employees.

This is a fantastic opportunity to specialise in a growing area of law while working alongside recognised experts in the field.

What you’ll be involved in:

  • Advising on the design and implementation of employee share plans and equity incentive arrangements
  • Drafting share plan rules, agreements and supporting documentation
  • Advising on the tax, corporate and governance aspects of incentive arrangements
  • Supporting corporate transactions including M&A, takeovers and IPOs
  • Advising on employee benefit trusts and executive remuneration matters
  • Working closely with Corporate, Employment and Tax teams on multidisciplinary projects
  • Contributing to thought leadership and keeping clients up to date with developments in executive reward and corporate governance

About You

You’ll be a qualified solicitor with (up to 4 years’ PQE) and experience in employee incentives, share schemes, corporate law, tax or executive remuneration (those about to qualify who have completed a seat in Incentives will also be considered)

We’re looking for someone who is:

  • Commercially minded and keen to develop specialist expertise
  • An excellent communicator with strong drafting skills
  • Organised and able to manage multiple projects
  • Collaborative, proactive and client-focused
  • Looking to build a long-term career within a highly respected specialist practice

Why Apply?

  • Work with household-name clients and high-growth businesses
  • Develop specialist expertise in a market-leading team
  • Excellent training, mentoring and career progression
  • High-quality advisory work with genuine client exposure
  • Hybrid working and an outstanding benefits package

If you’re looking to specialise in employee incentives and executive remuneration within a supportive, collaborative team, we’d love to hear from you.

Contact Harvey Sutton for a confidential discussion today.

Posted: August 1st, 2026