NQ Corporate Tax Lawyer

Robert Walters; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier international law firm in London is seeking a newly qualified (NQ) associate for its UK tax practice. The role involves advising on complex tax mandates, representing clients in disputes, and working on various corporate transactions. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical and communication skills, and a keen interest in UK corporate tax. This firm is recognized for its excellence in the legal field.

Qualifications

• Newly qualified solicitor (England & Wales or common law qualified).
• Interest in UK corporate tax.
• Motivated and commercially aware.

Responsibilities

• Advise on complex tax mandates in corporate and contentious matters.
• Represent clients in major disputes both in and out of court.
• Advise on M&A, IPOs, and corporate restructurings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Collaborative mindset

Commercial awareness

Education

Strong academic background

Job description

A top-tier international law firm is seeking a newly qualified (NQ) associate to join its leading UK tax practice in London. This highly ranked team advises on some of the most complex and high-profile tax mandates in the market, across both advisory and contentious matters.

Overview of the Practice:

This UK tax team is recognised for excellence in corporate tax, tax disputes, and cross-border matters. The practice advises major corporate clients, financial institutions, and private capital clients on a wide range of transactions and disputes. The firm is consistently ranked Band 1 in key legal directories for both UK Tax and Contentious Tax work, as well as for its international capabilities.

Key Areas of Work:

1. Corporate & Private Capital: Advising on M&A (public and private), IPOs, demergers, restructurings, joint ventures, and private capital transactions.
2. Finance & Restructuring: Working on equity and debt financing, corporate restructurings, and innovative refinancing solutions.
3. Real Estate: Advising on the tax aspects of commercial property transactions for investors, developers, lenders, and funds.
4. Tax Disputes: Representing clients in major UK and international disputes, both in and out of court.

The team operates with a strong international outlook and regularly handles multi-jurisdictional mandates.

Candidate Profile:

• Newly qualified solicitor (England & Wales or common law qualified)
• Strong academic background
• Interest in UK corporate tax
• Excellent analytical and communication skills
• Motivated, collaborative and commercially aware

To Apply:

Applications will be handled in strict confidence.

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