A rapidly growing professional services firm is expanding its Employment Tax practice and seeks a Senior Manager or Director specializing in Equity and Share Plans to lead and advance the UK equity and incentive services. This senior leadership role offers significant autonomy and strategic influence within a high-growth, entrepreneurial environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for shaping the equity and reward propositions, driving market activities, and developing a high-potential service line. The role requires combining technical expertise with strong commercial judgment, covering client delivery, proposition development, revenue generation, and people leadership.
Key responsibilities include serving as the UK lead for equity and share plans, acting as a technical authority, and enhancing team capabilities through coaching and mentoring. The candidate will support recruitment efforts as the practice scales and ensure robust technical standards and risk management. Collaborating with various teams across the firm is essential to deliver cohesive client solutions. The role includes building and expanding a client portfolio, advising on the lifecycle of employee incentive arrangements, offering specialist advice on UK equity practices, and leading share plan aspects in business transactions.
The ideal candidate will have significant experience in share plans and employee incentives, with a strong UK tax technical foundation and experience in transactions, structuring, and incentive arrangement implementation. A commercial mindset and proven track record in client relationship building are crucial, along with confidence in operating strategically with senior stakeholders. The role offers an opportunity for individuals with an entrepreneurial approach eager to develop and scale a service offering. A relevant professional qualification is preferred, and the role provides the chance to engage in thought leadership, events, and strategic market conversations.