Incentives Associate / Senior Associate – Bristol

Company: Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd
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Incentives Associate / Senior AssociateLocation: Bristol

Chadwick Nott are instructed on a new vacancy with a Top 50 law firm for either an Associate or Senior Associate to join a growing Incentives team, based in Bristol. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive, specialist team that advises high-profile UK and global clients ranging from fast-growth startups to listed companies on the full range of employee incentives.

The Role

You’ll advise on the design, implementation, and governance of employee and executive incentive plans, including:

  • HMRC-approved and unapproved share plans
  • Employee benefit trusts
  • Cross-border incentive structures
  • Equity incentives on transactions, IPOs, M&A, and restructures
  • Employee ownership trusts
  • Executive tax planning and compliance

The work on offer includes both standalone advisory projects and support on major transactions on a diverse client base including listed businesses and fast-growth, investor-backed companies.

Ideal Candidate

This position is open to candidates at either the Associate or Senior Associate level, depending on experience with the below requirements:

  • Experience in incentives, tax, corporate, or employment law
  • Familiarity with HMRC-approved and growth share schemes
  • Strong team player with a proactive mindset
  • Background in a law or accountancy firm

Why Join?

  • Join a market-leading practice with a strong national presence
  • Work on complex, high-profile matters with early responsibility
  • Benefit from a structured, award-winning development programme
  • Progress based on merit and contribution, not just PQE
  • A market leading salary is on offer together with an attractive benefits package

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*

Job Tenure: Permanent and Full-TimeSalary: NegotiableLocation: Bristol, Bristol

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Posted: October 25th, 2026