Tax Associate (1-5 PQE)

Our client, a leading international law firm, is seeking a Tax Associate to join their dynamic tax team in London. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified solicitor to take on a pivotal role within a firm known for their global reach and impressive client roster.

Position Overview

As a Tax Associate, you will work as part of a close-knit team on a wide range of challenging domestic and international tax projects. Your work will primarily involve delivering expert tax planning, advisory and transactional support to the firm's clients. You will play a key role in providing clear, commercially focused advice to clients while also contributing to the development and execution of the firm's business development strategy.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality tax planning, advisory and transactional support on a broad range of domestic and international projects
• Deliver clear, commercially focused tax advice to clients while demonstrating a strong grasp of the underlying business context
• Collaborate closely with colleagues across the firm to deliver seamless, integrated services to clients
• Contribute to the development and execution of effective business development strategies to drive growth
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders
• Stay up to date with developments in tax legislation and proactively identify new opportunities to support clients
• Assist with the development and mentoring of junior team members

Requirements

• Qualified solicitor with at least 1-5 years of UK tax experience gained at a top-tier international law firm
• Exposure to a mix of tax planning, advisory and transactional work
• Excellent technical knowledge of UK tax law coupled with strong commercial acumen
• Proactive and adaptable approach with a focus on delivering reliable, responsive and high-quality client service
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusted relationships with clients and colleagues
• Enthusiastic team player with a client-centric mindset
• Keen interest in business development and a commitment to supporting the growth of the tax practice
• Strong academic record with a minimum 2:1 degree or equivalent

For more information about this position, please get in touch with Matthew Makrinos.

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 020 3137 3740

Job ID: AP0014

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