Corporate Tax Associate - Birmingham

Pro-Tax; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK law firm in Birmingham is seeking an ambitious Corporate Tax Associate to support high-value tax matters. This role includes advising on mergers, transaction structuring, and employee incentives, with opportunities for career progression. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of experience in corporate tax and enjoys mentoring junior colleagues. Flexible hybrid working and competitive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working pattern

Generous annual leave

Free private medical cover

Competitive pension scheme

Life assurance at 4x salary

Eligibility for 3-month paid sabbatical every 5 years

Enhanced parental leave policies

Onsite restaurant in central Birmingham

Commitment to professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' post-qualification experience in corporate tax.
• Strong technical grounding in transactional tax and structuring.
• Experience advising on due diligence and reorganisations.

Responsibilities

• Advising on corporate tax aspects of mergers and acquisitions.
• Transaction structuring and tax-efficient deal planning.
• Providing technical insights into employee incentives.

Skills

Corporate tax expertise

Transaction structuring

Client relationship management

Employee incentives knowledge

Job description

A prominent UK law firm with a nationally respected tax practice is looking to strengthen its Birmingham-based Corporate Tax offering. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative team advising on complex, high-value tax matters across a wide array of transactions and client sectors-including private equity, financial institutions, technology, and renewables.
With a growing pipeline of mandates, the firm is now seeking an ambitious Corporate Tax Associate to play a key role in supporting and leading transactional tax work and delivering strategic advice to a portfolio of top-tier clients.

Why this role?

You'll be part of a high-performing group spanning corporate, banking, and tax law, with access to major clients and high-profile deals. The work is broad, including M&A, corporate restructuring, joint ventures, and incentive planning. The team works nationally and internationally, allowing exposure across borders and legal specialisms.

What you'll be doing:

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  Advising on corporate tax aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and disposals-both UK and cross-border
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  Transaction structuring and tax-efficient deal planning
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  Providing technical insight into employee incentives and share schemes
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  Supporting private equity and investment fund structuring
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  Advising on IPOs, capital raising, and public market transactions
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  Delivering updates, internal training, and market insight to tax and non-tax colleagues

You'll work side-by-side with senior lawyers and tax specialists, with clear opportunities to progress towards Legal Director or Partnership in a team that's committed to internal promotion and long-term development.

What they're looking for:

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  Minimum 2 years' post-qualification experience in corporate tax (private practice or Big 4)
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  Strong technical grounding in transactional tax and structuring
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  Experience advising on due diligence, reorganisations, and incentives
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  A confident communicator with a track record of managing client relationships
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  Familiarity with private funds, equity structuring, and investment platforms is advantageous
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  A team player who enjoys mentoring junior colleagues and engaging with business development

What's on offer:

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  Flexible hybrid working pattern
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  Generous annual leave + the option to purchase additional days
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  Free private medical cover (plus optional family cover)
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  Highly competitive pension scheme
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  Life assurance at 4x salary
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  Eligibility for a 3-month paid sabbatical every 5 years
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  Enhanced parental leave policies
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  Onsite restaurant and modern office facilities in central Birmingham
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  Strong commitment to ongoing professional development

Next steps:

This is a rare chance to take on high-quality work with a firm that combines strong technical excellence with a supportive and forward-thinking culture.
If you're interested, get in touch directly with Andy Chaplin at [e-mail] or 07877 121163 for a confidential discussion or to share your CV in the first instance.

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