Senior Solicitor - Corporate Tax

Michael Page Legal; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international commercial law firm seeks an experienced tax lawyer to join their corporate team in London. The role involves advising on complex corporate tax matters including mergers and acquisitions, along with supervising junior members. Ideal candidates should be qualified solicitors with strong technical skills and the ability to manage their workload. This position offers the chance for career progression to Legal Director and participation in business growth initiatives with a diverse client base.

Benefits

Market-leading benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide tax-efficient structuring advice on reorganisations and joint ventures.
• Advise on property-related tax issues such as SDLT and VAT.
• Draft and negotiate tax provisions in transaction documents.
• Supervise junior team members.

Skills

Corporate tax advisory

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Client relationship management

Education

Qualified Solicitor (or equivalent)

Job description

An exciting opportunity for an experienced tax lawyer to join a highly regarded corporate team in London, advising on complex and high-value transactions. This role offers exposure to a diverse client base, career progression, and a market-leading benefits package.

Client Details

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.

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.

Profile

• 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.

Job 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.