Corporate Tax Associate - Elite US Law Firm

Rutherford Search; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading US law firm is seeking a mid-level Corporate Tax Associate to join their UK Corporate Tax practice in London. The role involves advising top investment managers on tax aspects of private funds, requiring a UK Qualified lawyer with strong technical skills and an entrepreneurial mindset.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in corporate tax law, particularly in private funds.
• Ability to manage complex, high-value international deals.

Responsibilities

• Advise on the tax aspects of private funds including private equity and venture capital.
• Provide guidance on carried interest and co-investment structuring.
• Assist fund managers with GP-stake transactions and fund restructurings.

Skills

Strong technical skills

Excellent communication

Collaboration skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Client focus

Education

2-5 PQE UK Qualified lawyer

Job description

Our Client

A leading US law firm, is seeking an ambitious mid-level Associate to join the Private Funds arm of their thriving, top-level UK Corporate Tax practice in London.

Position Overview

As a Corporate Tax Associate, you will play a crucial role in advising a stellar client list of leading investment managers, major private-equity players, and both institutional and private equity investors on the tax aspects concerning the formation, structuring, and investing activities of major domestic and international private funds. Your expertise will contribute to the firm's success in delivering market-leading advice and best-in-class tax structuring solutions on complex, high-value international deals.

Responsibilities

• Advise on the tax aspects of private funds, including private equity, venture capital, infrastructure, real estate, and credit funds

• Provide guidance on carried interest and co-investment structuring, management buy-outs, and spin-outs

• Assist major fund managers and large cornerstone investors with GP-stake transactions, GP-led secondaries, and fund restructurings

• Collaborate with top-ranked European, US, and international practices on complex, big-ticket deal mandates

• Deliver market-leading expertise and best-in-class tax structuring and planning advice

Requirements

• 2-5 PQE UK Qualified lawyer with relevant experience in corporate tax law, particularly in the context of private funds

• Strong technical skills and a keen understanding of tax aspects related to fund formation, structuring, and investing activities

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with clients and colleagues across jurisdictions

• Ability to manage complex, high-value international deals and deliver exceptional client service

• Entrepreneurial mindset and a commitment to teamwork, creativity, and impeccable client focus

For more information about this position, please get in touch with Matthew Makrinos.
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Job ID: AP0016

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