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WHY ADDLESHAW GODDARD?

At Addleshaw Goddard we not only provide technical excellence and experience but, crucially, demonstrate real insight into our clients and what really matters to them. A natural choice for the best talent, our people fulfil their potential in an environment where they are developed and valued. We put ourselves in our clients' shoes, as part of a team of effective commercially minded businesspeople as well as efficient lawyers.

As a firm, we aim to provide a positive experience to everyone who works here and our focus on financial, lifestyle and wellbeing benefits ensures that this experience goes beyond the nine-to-five.

AG is an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of a person's gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to having a diverse team and actively encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and communities, particularly those from underrepresented demographics. We want our recruitment practices to be as inclusive as possible, so please let us know if you need us to make any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process to help you perform to your best

We recognise the importance of nurturing an inclusive culture to help us attract, retain and enable our people to be the best we can be. We understand that diverse firms are more attractive to potential and existing employees and that culturally diverse teams are more innovative and agile. You can find out more about our objectives here https://www.addleshawgoddard.com/en/about-us/diversity/.

What Can You Expect When You Join Addleshaw Goddard?

• An attractive, competitive salary and benefits package.
• A flexible and friendly working environment (hybrid working is encouraged to get a balance between working from home and being in the office) and a supportive team culture where we all look out for each other at all levels.
• Award winning state of the art technology and innovation (ranked top 4 in the latest Financial Times Innovative Lawyer report - making us one of the most innovated law firms in Europe) including document automation and AI document review systems.
• Exposure to large and high-profile international transactions.
• Extensive business development, support, and training.

The Employee Incentives Team

The Employee Incentives team are a dedicated team of experts that specialise in advising on the design and implementation of remuneration structures and incentive plans, providing assistance in their operation, and advising and handling the impact of corporate transactions on the rights of participants.

The team advises on all aspects of employee benefits, including the design, implementation and communication of senior executive and employee incentive plans, the establishment and operation of employee benefit trusts, executive tax planning (including those who are mobile internationally), as well as corporate governance, regulatory and compliance matters.

The team acts for a wide range of clients from venture capital entities to multinational companies. The team provides support to the firm's corporate teams on transactional matters, including PE deals, mergers and acquisitions, flotations and business reconstructions.

What will this role involve?

We are keen to speak to mid- level Associates who have experience in a similar role, in a law firm and/or accountancy practice.

Your share schemes workload will involve a mix of transactional/corporate support work and advisory work, which will vary according to deal activity.

The role will involve advising on the drafting and implementation of tax advantaged and non-tax advantaged share schemes, such as growth shares, JSOP, EMI, CSOP and LTIP. You will be advising on both the corporate and tax aspects of the implementation of such schemes, as well as providing regulatory advice and drafting employee communications. The transactional work will include acting on public and private M&A deals. Clients for advisory work include Entain, Britvic, JD Sports and Rathbone Brothers.

You will manage your own workload, with appropriate partner support depending on your level. You will also work closely with partners and senior layers on large and complex matters. Regardless of your level, you will play a role in helping the team develop and build relationships with new and existing clients through business development initiatives.

The role may be based in London or Leeds, although the team also provides incentives support to the firm's offices in Manchester and Scotland.

Ideally, We Are Looking For:

• Minimum 3 years PQE
• Technical excellence
• Be pragmatic, highly commercial and financially aware
• Enjoy providing a high standard of client care
• Contribute towards raising the profile of the incentives team both internally and externally
• Display knowledge of key areas of the law by providing clear, precise and practical advice

WHAT WILL THIS ROLE OFFER?

• The opportunity to thrive in a stretching yet supportive environment
• A firm that actively encourages remote and flexible working
• An established and experienced team
• A tailored training programme to support your development
• A genuine variety of work for a broad range of clients from FTSE 100 companies to start-ups