Corporate Tax 1-3PQE

BCL Legal; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national law firm is looking for a Corporate Tax Lawyer in Birmingham to join their top-tier tax team. This role involves advising on a range of complex national and cross-border corporate tax matters with opportunities for career growth and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus

Private medical insurance

Enhanced pension

Generous leave

Ongoing training and development

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• PQE in corporate tax from a reputable firm.
• Solid grounding in M&A and transactional tax work.
• Strong technical, communication, and team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on mergers, acquisitions, and disposals.
• Handle joint ventures, restructurings, and reorganisations.
• Deliver tax advice on complex corporate transactions.

Skills

Transactional tax work

M&A experience

Technical skills

Commercial mindset

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Education

1-3 years PQE in corporate tax

Job description

Corporate Tax Lawyer | 1-3 PQE | Leading National Practice | Birmingham

BCL Legal is delighted to be partnering with a leading UK law firm in the recruitment of a Corporate Tax Lawyer for its Birmingham office.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a top-tier tax team acting on a broad range of complex national and cross-border corporate tax matters, advising major clients across key sectors including energy, infrastructure, financial services, and private capital.

This role offers the chance to work as part of a high-performing, collaborative team delivering sophisticated tax advice on significant corporate transactions and advisory mandates-right here in Birmingham.

The Role:
Working closely with senior lawyers and partners, you'll advise on a wide variety of matters including:

Mergers, acquisitions, and disposals (UK and international)

Joint ventures, restructurings, and reorganisations

Fund and investment structuring

Cross-border tax planning and transfer pricing

Real estate tax (including SDLT and anti-avoidance rules)

Employment tax and incentive schemes

You'll play an integral role in delivering commercially focused, technically robust tax advice to a high-quality client base, including corporates, financial institutions, and institutional investors.

Why Apply?
Join a top-ranked tax team with a strong Midlands presence and national reach

Work on technically challenging, high-value matters across diverse sectors

Benefit from a structured career path, with real scope for promotion

Be part of a supportive and progressive culture focused on continuous learning

Flexible working with a balanced, modern hybrid model

Candidate Profile:
1-3 years' PQE in corporate tax with a reputable national, City, or strong regional firm

A good grounding in transactional tax work (M&A experience desirable)

Strong technical skills with a commercial mindset

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

A team player keen to build long-term client relationships and contribute to team development

Candidates focusing solely on private client, tax disputes, or share schemes are not suited to this position.

What's on Offer:
Competitive salary and discretionary bonus

Hybrid working (2-3 days a week in the Birmingham office)

Private medical, enhanced pension, and generous leave

High-quality, complex work with direct client contact

Ongoing technical training, CPD, and career development support

Interested?
To apply or for a confidential discussion, please contact Donna Jones at BCL Legal.