Director, Real Estate Transactions Tax, Financial Investors

DELOITTE LLP; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services firm is seeking a Director in London to provide advisory services, particularly in the Real Estate sectors. Candidates should have extensive M&A experience and strong communication skills. The role emphasizes the importance of diversity in team leadership and offers hybrid working options.

Benefits

Hybrid working policy

Career progression opportunities

Supportive culture

Qualifications

• Experience working with both domestic and international clients.
• Proven track record in managing and developing client relationships.
• Clear understanding of inclusive culture commitments.

Responsibilities

• Predominantly advisory work focused on Real Estate clients.
• Advising institutional and private equity fund managers.
• Providing comprehensive tax advisory and compliance services.

Skills

Extensive M&A transactions experience

Excellent communication skills

Experience of leading diverse teams

Education

ACA/CTA/Legal qualification or equivalent

Job description

Birmingham, Bristol, Glasgow, London or Manchester

Business Line

Job Type

Permanent / FTC

Date published

20-Aug-2025

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Connect to your Career at Deloitte

Deloitte Real Estate redefines the concept of a full-service real estate business, offering a breadth of capability and an innovative approach unequalled in the market. Our team combines traditional property services with financial and business advisory expertise to deliver integrated solutions on the simplest assignment to the most complex. We apply a depth of insight drawn from our understanding of all industries and sectors to advise occupiers, lenders, investors and the public sector on every aspect of real estate in an increasingly complex world.

As a result of a strong focus on the Real Estate market over many years, Deloitte has the largest Real Estate tax group in the industry. Our group consists of experts with proven credentials who have advised on most of the largest transactions in the sector. Owing to ambitious growth plans our teams continue to develop. As a result, we offer fantastic opportunities for career progression for enthusiastic individuals with the desire to learn. We provide comprehensive tax advisory and compliance services for all types of investors interested in investing or dealing in Real Estate.

We encourage consideration of flexible ways of working, both formal and informal arrangements that allow for the best outcomes for our people and our clients. If this opportunity is of interest to you with some flexibility, please do discuss with us.

Role Overview

As a Director your work will be predominantly advisory, and the types of clients you will deal with include:

• UK and overseas businesses that operate in the Real Estate sectors.
• Numerous institutional and private equity fund managers.
• Listed and private property companies including REITs.

Connect to your Skills and Professional Experience

• Extensive M&A transactions experience working with both domestic and international clients
• ACA/CTA/Legal qualification or equivalent will be advantageous
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage and develop client relationships
• Experience of leading diverse teams; you will have a clear understanding of the firm's commitment to creating a more inclusive culture

Connect to your Business - Tax

Innovation and tax consultancy may not seem to go together, but that's exactly what you'll find at Deloitte. We're constantly seeking the new and working together to push the limits of what's possible. Discover a new kind of tax career that you can make your own.

Tax

Our comprehensive range of services encompasses everything from the completion of tax returns (corporation tax self-assessment) to complex consultancy assignments and strategic tax planning. We advise on corporate and general tax, international M&A, stamp tax, cross-border transfer pricing, reorganisations and reconstructions, and competent authority negotiations.

Regulatory and Independence

Personal independence

Regulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints. The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process or you can contact the Independence team upon request.

Connect with Your Colleagues

"We advise some of the largest, most prestigious clients in the world, so the work is really challenging and exciting. We also have a fantastic team of smart, driven people, and a supportive, entrepreneurial culture where everyone's encouraged to be bold, creative, and ambitious." -Oliver, Tax

Our Hybrid Working Policy

You'll be based in Birmingham, Bristol, Glasgow, London or Manchester with hybrid working. Depending on the requirements of your role, you'll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You’ll meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share experiences, and build relationships that fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Please check with your recruiter for the specific working requirements that may apply for your role.

Our Commitment to You

Making an impact is more than just what we do: it\'s why we\'re here. We work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before. We want you—the true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. We\'re nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. We take your wellbeing seriously, too. Through world-class development, you\'ll gain invaluable technical and personal skills and you'll learn how to lead at any level.

Discover more reasons to connect with us and our purpose-driven culture at deloitte.co.uk/careers

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