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Senior Associate

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Shoosmiths

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Legal
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You must have 3+ years PQE, experience with employee incentives, advising on EMI options, unapproved options, growth shares, and corporate transactions (M&A and investments).
  • You will assist in employee incentives transactions, work on diverse projects, and build relationships with internal and external clients in a growing practice in the London office.

Requirements

  • 3+ pqe Solicitors who wish to specialise in employee incentives.
  • Experience advising on a range of employee incentive arrangements.
  • Experience advising private companies on EMI options, unapproved options and growth shares.
  • Experience in the context of corporate transactions (M&A and investments).

Responsibilities

  • We are looking to grow the employee incentives practice and recruit a Solicitor to join the team in our London office where our employee incentives practice is based.
  • You will have the opportunity to work on a full spectrum of employee incentives work.
  • You will assist on transactions in all the areas set out within the employee incentives section above and get the opportunity to forge relationships with clients, both internal and external.

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Senior Associate role at Shoosmiths?

The Senior Associate role primarily focuses on employee incentives, advising on a range of employee incentivization schemes and supporting corporate transactions.

What is the required experience for this position?

Candidates need to have 3+ years of post-qualification experience (pqe) and ideally should have experience advising on employee incentive arrangements, particularly EMI options, unapproved options, and growth shares.

Where is the Senior Associate position based?

The Senior Associate position is based in the London office.

What kind of work will I be doing in this role?

You will assist on a full spectrum of employee incentives work, engage in transactions related to employee incentives, and forge relationships with both internal and external clients.

What kind of team will I be working with?

You will be part of a thriving, dynamic six-partner tax and employee incentives team based in London, Reading, and Solent.

Does Shoosmiths promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace?

Yes, Shoosmiths is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects all backgrounds and talents and aims to create a supportive and inclusive workplace.

Are there opportunities for professional development within the firm?

Yes, Shoosmiths offers an outstanding benefits package and encourages continuous professional development through various means, recognizing the commitment of its staff.

What benefits can employees expect?

Employees can expect a competitive remuneration system, a comprehensive and flexible range of benefits, great working environment, and high-quality work.

Is prior experience in corporate transactions necessary?

While not explicitly stated, experience in corporate transactions such as M&A and investments is highly desirable for this role.

Will I have client-facing responsibilities in this role?

Yes, you will have the opportunity to forge relationships with clients, both internal and external.

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We’re the law firm clients choose for excellent service, incisive thinking and above all for our ability to focus on what matters. From offices across the UK and Brussels, we support some of the world’s most exciting and ambitious businesses; amazing clients making an impact. We empower our people to be their authentic selves and deliver together in supportive teams committed to excellence and innovation. We’ve won prestigious industry awards, such as ‘Law Firm of the Year’ at the Legal Business Awards 2022, ‘Legal Team of the Year’ at the Estates Gazette Awards 2022 and have been recognised for being the most active law firm advising on corporate transactions across the UK (Experian, 2022). Our innovative approach is also embodied in our non-legal solutions for clients, which complement our technical legal expertise. We also believe in supporting the communities in which we operate, and are firmly on our ESG journey, with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validating near-term science-based emissions reduction targets, and launching our grant-making body ‘The Shoosmiths Foundation’.

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