Associate Director, Funds Tax

Overview

In this role you will lead tax advisory for private capital fund managers, focusing on fund structuring, manager remuneration, and investor return taxation. You’ll work with asset managers across diverse strategies and collaborate with M&A and Real Estate tax teams to deliver integrated solutions. You’ll mentor junior staff, contribute to thought leadership, and drive client-focused, cross-functional projects. The opportunity sits in a high-profile Private Capital Tax practice known for development and career progression. You’ll operate in a collaborative, inclusive environment with hybrid working in London.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid working in London
• Continuous training and transparent appraisal process
• Strong career progression
• Mentoring and development of junior staff
• Supportive and inclusive culture
• Wellbeing-focused environment

Responsibilities

• Advise on tax issues for private capital fund managers across asset classes, including fund and fund-management structuring
• Structure global carried interest and co-investment plans and oversee fund management remuneration
• Provide bespoke tax guidance on long-term incentives and complex fund investments for fund managers
• Counsel C-suite clients on succession and leadership transition matters
• Manage diverse, cross-firm teams within an inclusive culture
• Contribute to the practice’s eminence through knowledge sharing and thought leadership
• Support the growth of the team by mentoring junior members

Key requirements

• Awareness of disguised investment management fees, carried interest and related UK tax legislation (preferred)
• ACA or ATT/CTA or equivalent qualification and experience
• Strong relationship-building and ability to communicate complex ideas clearly (written and spoken)
• Team player with ownership, initiative, resilience under pressure, and adaptability
• Experience/knowledge of private equity, credit, real estate, infrastructure or hedge funds
• Solid understanding of tax law and attention to detail

• Relationship-building
• Clear communication
• Team leadership
• Fund structuring for private capital
• UK tax legislation related to carried interest and incentives
• Tax advisory for fund managers and executives

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