Investment Tax Counsel - London or Zug

What it's about

The Investment Tax team oversees all tax aspects of Partners Group's investment activities across Europe and APAC.

In this role, you will advise on complex international tax matters across multiple asset classes, working closely with investment professionals, senior business stakeholders and external advisors.

Your responsibilities:

• Advise on the tax aspects of transactions across Private Equity, Infrastructure, Real Estate, Private Credit and Royalties
• Manage tax due diligence, structuring and exit planning for complex direct and fund investments across Europe
• Support the Head of Investment Tax and the wider team on strategic tax initiatives and monitor legislative developments across Europe
• Manage relationships with external tax advisors and oversee the quality and delivery of their work
• Develop practical tax processes and frameworks across the investment platform
• Work with portfolio companies on tax-related value creation opportunities

We are looking for an experienced tax professional with strong technical skills, commercial judgement and a practical approach.

Your experience and qualifications:

• 8 to 12 years of relevant experience in a tax advisory firm, law firm or investment management environment
• Strong expertise in European transaction tax matters
• Experience with the taxation of investment funds and their investors
• Ability to navigate complex situations, identify key issues and communicate clearly with both tax and non-tax stakeholders
• Strong understanding of the legal, financial and commercial considerations that impact investment decisions
• Strong academic background in Tax, Law, Finance, Economics or a related field, ideally complemented by a professional tax qualification
• Fluency in English; German is a plus

Partners Group is a global financial institution that retains the culture, pace and agility of a start-up. As a growing firm, we are committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best talent by offering a workplace where results are truly recognized and rewarded. 

• Career opportunities in a global, international and inclusive environment
• The opportunity to learn the business from some of the world’s leading private market specialists
• A growth-oriented, entrepreneurial culture with significant development opportunities
• The chance to be part of an equal opportunity employer committed to cultural diversity

At Partners Group, we thrive on new ideas for the benefit of our clients, our employees and our community. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and support diversity of perspectives. Our working environment is humble, inclusive and transparent and the structure of the firm is flat.

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