Senior Associate / Counsel - Corporate Tax

Henderson Scott Limited; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An international law firm in London is seeking a Senior Associate or Counsel with over 7 years PQE in corporate tax focused on finance-driven transactional work. You will advise on complex financial restructuring and collaborate across jurisdictions in a dynamic team environment. This role includes leadership responsibilities and offers competitive compensation with flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Market-leading FX rate

Highly competitive compensation

Flexible working arrangements

Collaborative environment

Qualifications

• 7+ years' PQE in corporate tax, with significant finance experience.
• Strong technical grounding in transactional tax matters.
• Experience working across jurisdictions and with international teams.

Responsibilities

• Advise on financial restructuring, credit funds, and leveraged finance.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams on complex matters.
• Lead on documentation and timelines independently.

Skills

Corporate tax expertise

Finance-driven transactional work

Strong technical grounding

Proactive and commercially minded

Leadership skills

Education

UK-qualified solicitor

Job description

Senior Associate / Counsel - Corporate Tax (Finance-Focused) | London | International Law Firm

A prestigious international law firm is seeking a Senior Associate or Counsel (7+ PQE) to join its London-based Corporate Tax team, with a strong focus on finance-driven transactional work. This is a rare opportunity to work at the intersection of tax and high-end finance, supporting a range of complex, cross-border matters.

💼 Role Highlights

• Advise on financial restructuring, credit funds, joint ventures, structured credit, securitisation, and leveraged finance
• Work closely with teams across the firm's practice areas, including pan-European and New York offices
• Purely transactional focus - no disputes work
• High-performing team with a strong pipeline of work and c2000 billable hours target
• Opportunity to operate at Counsel level with strategic input and leadership responsibilities

🌍 Why Join?

• Market-leading FX rate and highly competitive compensation
• Direct involvement in headline transactions across Europe and the US
• Collaborative, fast-paced environment with a strong emphasis on technical excellence and commercial insight
• Hybrid working and flexible arrangements available
• Inclusive culture that values personality, drive, and ambition

👤 Ideal Candidate

• UK-qualified solicitor with 7+ years' PQE in corporate tax, with significant finance experience
• Strong technical grounding in transactional tax matters
• Confident, proactive, and commercially minded
• Able to lead on documentation and timelines independently
• Experience working across jurisdictions and with international teams

📩 Ready to take your career to the next level in a finance-heavy tax role? Contact us today to learn more or apply confidentially.

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