Incentives Solicitor NQ-2 years - Bristol
Managing Partner: David Pester
Location: Bristol, London, Piraeus
Headcount: 75 partners, over 300 lawyers and nearly 700 staff
Turnover: forecast £40 million
TLT was created in 2000, following the merger of Lawrence Tucketts and Trumps. In 2005, TLT acquired niche firm Lawrence Jones and expanded into London
In June 2007 TLT acquired international commercial firm Constant & Constant,
Leading strengths are in Financial Services, Leisure, Retail, Technology and Media and Built Environment
TLT supports the community:
- We provide ‘pro bono’ legal advice to a variety of charities
- TLT staff are encouraged to volunteer other support including physical work and mentoring individuals in the community through our “Giving in Kind” scheme
- A recent environmental audit rated TLT above the 'Best Practice' benchmark for carbon emissions
TLT belongs to European Law Firm (ELF) and International Practice Group (IPG), two international networks that enable us to provide high quality and good value legal services throughout Europe and the world.
Around two thirds of our work comes from outside the Southwest region
Awards:
2004: Legal Business - UK Regional Law Firm of the Year
2004: Managing Partners Forum - Best Management of Working Capital
2005: Sunday Times - 100 Best Companies to Work For
2006: Legal Business Awards - Shortlisted for Management Partner of the Year, (David Pester)
2006: Legal Week Awards - shortlisted for Regional Law Firm of the Year
The Sunday Times writes "In many ways TLT is a dream company… Businesses with the best ideas grow fastest, and TLT has shown a strong track record of growth and development." (March 2005)
Chambers UK, 2007 writes "The firm has carved a niche for itself in the marketplace and has a spring in its step."
Chambers UK rates 25 of TLT's lawyers as "leaders in their field"
2007: Western Daily Press - South West Deals Awards '07 - Corporate Law Firm of the Year.
2007: David Pester has been named Managing Partner of the Year in the prestigious 2007 British Legal Awards held in association with Legal Week magazine.
Group/Team Structure:
The Incentives Team offers advice to employers and individuals on all matters related to employee share schemes, bonus arrangements and employee tax. It is part of TLT's Employment Group and has strong links to TLT's Commercial Services Group.
The team was established in November 2006 and is committed to offering a first class employee incentives service to clients. A successful applicant can expect to be provided with excellent technical training within a friendly and approachable team environment.
The Role:
To assist Ben Watson, who leads the Incentives Team, and help the further development of TLT's practice in this area. You will be working directly with clients (ranging from start-ups to the full list plcs) and also closely with TLT's employment team and commercial services group.
Key Tasks and Duties:
Advising employers on the design, implementation and operation of all types of employee share schemes
Advising on bonus arrangements and employee tax matters
Corporate support
Drafting of articles for clients and the trade press
Assisting in the marketing and development of the Incentives practice
Managing client relationships
Cross-selling to other TLT clients
Working in partnership with other TLT teams - Commercial, Banking, Employment and Private Business.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
NQ-2 year's experience
Based in Bristol
A good knowledge of incentives, corporate and employment law
Strong technical skills in employment related tax matters
Good drafting skills
Enthusiasm and of a personable nature
Enjoy a challenging and varied role
Our Research shows that our clients and our employees would describe us as: energetic, entrepreneurial & driven.
If you would like additional information about this position then please contact Emma Webster, Human Resources Recruitment Manager on 0117 917 7606 or email recruitment@TLTSolicitors.com
For further information about TLT Solicitors please visit our website: www.TLTSolicitors.com
