Elite US Firm - Employee Benefits/Compensation Lawyer

We’re working on a rare opportunity for a UK-qualified Share Incentives Lawyer to join a high-growth, internationally focused practice in London, advising some of the most dynamic and innovative companies in the technology and life sciences sectors.This is not a traditional incentives role. Sitting at the intersection of corporate, tax, and high-growth advisory work, you will be advising fast-scaling businesses – from early-stage ventures through to global market leaders – on the design and implementation of sophisticated equity incentive arrangements. The work is inherently international, with a strong UK/US focus and close collaboration with colleagues across the Atlantic on cross-border matters.You will work closely with an established Partner in a lean and ambitious London team, offering significant exposure to clients and a genuine platform for progression. The practice supports companies through their full lifecycle—fundraisings, M&A, IPOs, and beyond – meaning your role will be both advisory and transactional, and closely aligned with corporate deal flow.The role will involve:Designing, drafting and implementing share incentive plans, including EMI, CSOP and non-qualified arrangements;Advising on growth shares, flowering shares and related financing structures;Providing clear, commercial advice on the tax implications of UK employee incentive arrangements;Supporting on valuation matters, including benchmarking and analysis;Working closely with US colleagues on cross-border incentive issues affecting UK, European and US businesses;Advising on incentives aspects of financings, M&A transactions and other corporate events;Assisting with non-employee equity arrangements;Contributing to client development initiatives, thought leadership and internal know-how; andSupporting the continued build-out of the team’s precedent bank.You will be a UK-qualified Lawyer with between 2–5 years’ experience, with a strong grounding in employee share incentives. A solid technical understanding of EMI, CSOP, growth shares and non-qualified plans is essential, alongside a commercial and solution-driven mindset. Exposure to technology or venture-backed clients would be advantageous, as would any familiarity with US incentive structures, though neither is essential.This is an excellent opportunity for a Lawyer seeking high-quality, internationally focused work within a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment, with direct Partner access and clear scope for development.Location: LondonRegion: London (Greater)Country: UKSalary: 200,000 - 275,000Specialisation: Corporate/M&A/Commercial, Employment, TaxSector: Law firmRole Position: AssociateContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeExperience Level: Mid Level (2-5 years)PQE: 1-3 years, 4-6 yearsReference Number: DVD-PL-18010