Senior Solicitor - Corporate Tax

Michael Page (UK); England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm in the UK is seeking a qualified Solicitor to handle a wide range of corporate tax matters including mergers and acquisitions. You will provide tax-efficient structuring advice, manage junior team members, and contribute to business development initiatives. The role offers exposure to high-value transactions and a clear pathway to progress to Legal Director. Offers a collaborative environment for ambitious lawyers seeking growth.

Benefits

Opportunity for growth and progression

Exposure to complex, high-value transactions

Clear pathway for progression

Mentoring opportunities

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in corporate and/or real estate tax.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload independently.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on corporate tax matters including mergers and acquisitions.
• Provide tax-efficient structuring advice on reorganisations and joint ventures.
• Draft and negotiate tax provisions in transaction documents.
• Supervise junior team members and contribute to business development.

Skills

Qualified Solicitor (or equivalent)

Strong technical skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Commercial approach to problem-solving

Job description

• Opportunity for growth and progression
• Top tier work at a leading firm

About Our Client

Our client is a leading international commercial law firm, recognised for delivering top-tier advice across a broad range of sectors including transport, logistics, retail, insurance, marine, health, education, manufacturing, public sector, and financial services. With a strong reputation for technical excellence and commercial insight, the firm offers a collaborative and supportive environment where ambitious lawyers can thrive.

Job Description

You will advise clients on a wide range of corporate tax matters, including mergers and acquisitions, disposals, corporate finance and banking transactions. Responsibilities include:

• Providing tax-efficient structuring advice on reorganisations, joint ventures, debt restructurings, development projects and inward investments.
• Advising on property-related tax issues (SDLT, VAT, CIS, chargeable gains).
• Drafting and negotiating tax provisions in transaction documents.
• Supervising junior team members and contributing to business development initiatives.

The Successful Applicant

• Qualified Solicitor (or equivalent) with demonstrable experience in corporate and/or real estate tax.
• Strong technical skills and ability to manage a varied caseload independently.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with a commercial approach to problem-solving.

What's on Offer

• The chance to work on complex, high-value corporate transactions for a diverse client base, including listed companies, private equity funds, and international businesses.
• Exposure to cross-border matters and strategic tax structuring projects.
• A key role in shaping the tax team's growth and mentoring junior lawyers.
• Opportunities to lead on client relationships and contribute to business development initiatives.
• A clear pathway for progression to Legal Director level and beyond.