Corporate Tax Solicitor

BCL Legal; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Corporate Tax Associate to join their dynamic Tax & Structuring team in Leeds. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on high-value corporate transactions, including M&A and private equity, within a collaborative environment. You will engage with a diverse client base, providing clear and commercially focused tax advice while contributing to business development initiatives. The firm promotes a supportive culture that values diversity and encourages career progression, making it an ideal place for professionals looking to advance their careers in tax law.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Commitment to work/life balance

Supportive environment for career progression

Inclusive firm culture

Emphasis on diversity and wellbeing

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' post-qualification experience in corporate tax.
• Solid understanding of corporate tax law across various transactions.

Responsibilities

• Providing tax support on corporate transactions including M&A and private equity.
• Drafting and negotiating tax provisions and reviewing transaction documents.

Skills

Corporate Tax Law

M&A Transactions

Private Equity

Real Estate Tax Matters

Strong Communication Skills

Drafting Skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Corporate Tax Associate - 2+ PQE | Top-Tier UK Law Firm | Leeds

A leading UK law firm is seeking a Corporate Tax Associate (2+ PQE) to join its highly regarded Tax & Structuring team, working in their Leeds office. This is an exceptional opportunity for a technically proficient lawyer to work as part of a national team delivering first-rate tax advice on a wide variety of corporate, real estate, finance, and employment matters.

The Role
The successful candidate will join a dynamic, collegiate team operating as a single, cross-office unit. The team advises a wide-ranging client base, including entrepreneurs, management teams, owner-managed businesses, FTSE 100 corporates, and institutions.

Key areas of focus include:

-Corporate M&A and private equity transactions

-Real estate, development, and property management tax matters

-Project finance, restructuring, and banking tax work

-Standalone tax advisory work and transaction support

-Optional involvement in employee share incentives and related advisory work

This position offers the opportunity to work alongside leading experts, with direct access to high-value, complex matters and a strong platform for professional growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Providing tax support on a range of corporate transactions, including M&A, private equity, reorganisations, and financings

Drafting and negotiating tax provisions and reviewing transaction documents, including SPAs

Advising on real estate tax matters in collaboration with the property team

Delivering clear, commercially focused tax advice to clients

Engaging with business development, know-how, and training initiatives within the team

Building strong internal and client-facing relationships

Candidate Profile:

Minimum of 2 years' post-qualification experience in a respected corporate tax practice (or equivalent), although strong candidates with less experience will be considered

Solid understanding of corporate tax law and experience across a range of transactions

A commercial, pragmatic approach with strong communication and drafting skills

Confidence working as part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team

Willingness to contribute to training, knowledge-sharing, and client development initiatives

Experience with employee incentives is advantageous but not essential

What's on Offer:

Opportunity to work in a nationally recognised team with market-leading tax expertise

Access to high-quality work and blue-chip clients across a range of sectors

Flexible working options and a commitment to work/life balance

A progressive, supportive environment that encourages career progression and personal development

A genuinely inclusive firm culture with a strong emphasis on diversity and wellbeing

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