Corporate Tax Associate

Overview

You join a well-established London law firm to support a busy corporate tax practice. In this role you will handle tax aspects of transactions and standalone advisory matters for UK and international clients, with meaningful client exposure and increasing responsibility. You’ll work with senior lawyers and partners to shape tax strategy across M&A, restructurings, real estate, and cross-border issues. The opportunity offers variety, growth, and a chance to contribute to a growing tax practice that serves entrepreneurs, owner-managed businesses, and large corporates.

Responsibilities

• Tax aspects of M&A transactions, disposals, reorganisations and corporate restructurings
• Corporate tax planning and transactional structuring
• Advising overseas businesses and investors on entering or investing in the UK
• Tax matters relating to real estate acquisitions, disposals, developments and joint ventures
• Cross-border and international tax issues
• General corporate tax advisory work
• Employment-related tax matters (PAYE, National Insurance, IR35)
• Tax considerations within finance and lending arrangements
• HMRC enquiries, investigations and contentious tax matters
• Day-to-day matter management and direct client relationship development

Key requirements

• Qualified solicitors in England & Wales with 2+ years' PQE
• Experience in a recognised corporate tax practice
• Exposure to tax aspects of corporate transactions
• Solid understanding of UK corporate tax law and its commercial application
• Clear drafting and communication of technical advice
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Commercial mindset and client-facing experience
• Collaborative work style across practice areas

• Strong communication
• Analytical thinking
• Commercial mindset
• UK corporate tax law
• Tax planning and transactional structuring
• Tax aspects of corporate transactions

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