Contentious Tax Lawyer 7+ years PQE

Pure; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tax team in London is seeking a Senior Contentious Tax Lawyer with 7+ years of experience. The role involves high-profile tax litigation, advising diverse clients on complex statutory issues and participating in landmark cases. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills, excellent communication, and a passion for business development.

Benefits

Clear career development pathways

Structured mentorship

Access to tech-enabled legal services

Qualifications

• 7+ years PQE as a tax litigator.
• Strong knowledge of HMRC powers and litigation processes.
• Experience with high-value disputes and supporting junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Involvement in high-profile tax litigation including Supreme Court cases.
• Advising clients on dispute avoidance and resolution strategies.
• Managing large-scale document reviews.

Skills

Tax litigation

Judicial review

Commercial awareness

Document review

Legal tech curiosity

Education

Strong academic credentials

Job description

Contentious Tax Lawyer - 7+ Years PQE Location: London

A leading tax team seeks a Senior Contentious Tax Lawyer (7+ years PQE) to join its London office. The role involves high-profile tax litigation, advising corporate clients, public sector bodies, and institutional investors on dispute avoidance and resolution strategies involving HMRC. The team handles landmark cases, including matters before the Supreme Court, HMRC investigations into complex statutory issues, and high-value cross-border disputes.

Recent Work Includes:

• Supreme Court proceedings on deductibility of management expenses.
• Representing a foreign tax authority on jurisdictional issues in commercial fraud litigation.
• Advising a multinational alcohol producer on excise duty investigations.
• Defending a Premier League football club during an HMRC probe into third-party payments.
• Guiding investment managers on VAT applications for innovative products.

Candidate Profile:

You will be an experienced tax litigator with experience in both direct and indirect tax, HMRC powers, and litigation across tribunals and courts. Strong knowledge of judicial review and alternative remedies is essential. You'll be adept at managing high-value disputes independently while supporting junior colleagues and contributing to strategic planning.
We're looking for someone commercially aware, technically excellent, and enthusiastic about business development. Strong academic credentials, communication skills, and a collaborative mindset are a must. Experience handling large-scale document reviews and a curiosity about legal tech are highly valued.

What's Offered:

• Involvement in cutting-edge tax disputes with an active national and international client base.
• Clear career development pathways, structured mentorship, and meaningful responsibility from the outset.
• A culture that values diversity, inclusion, and innovation, with access to tech-enabled legal services and flexible resourcing solutions.