Hiring for growth: Using equity to attract & retain talent in 2026
Want to keep your best people motivated and committed?
Learn how equity share options can align your team with your company’s growth.
Whether you’re navigating equity for the first time or looking to refine your approach, this session delivers practical, founder-friendly insights to level up your hiring strategy.
Key takeaways include:
How to structure equity packages that motivate and retain your team
Understanding the differences between unapproved (non tax-advantaged) and EMI schemes
Common pitfalls to avoid when offering equity
Tips for communicating equity packages clearly to candidates
Strategies to align team incentives with company growth
Our host🎤
Justin Lee
SeedLegals, Senior Share Options Associate
About SeedLegals
We're the UK’s go-to platform for startup legals, funding, share options, SEIS/EIS and more.
Whether you're just starting out or gearing up for your next raise, SeedLegals is built to help founders move faster and smarter. Our tools make it simple to create and sign essential legal docs, close funding rounds, and reward your team – without burning time or cash on admin.
We’re trusted by 60,000+ startups and investors and power 1 in 6 early-stage funding rounds in the UK. If you're raising, hiring or just figuring out what’s next, we’re here to help you do it right.
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