Senior Tax Associate - (Advisory & Transactional)

JR United Kingdom; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious international law firm seeks a Senior Tax Associate for its UK tax team in Oxford. Ideal candidates will have 3+ years' experience in tax practice, with a focus on transactional and advisory matters. The role involves leading tax aspects of significant transactions and developing junior team members, offering excellent career progression and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working

Health and wellbeing support

Bonus

Pension

Access to mentoring and coaching

Qualifications

• 3+ years' post-qualification experience in a recognised tax practice.
• Strong foundation in drafting and negotiating tax-related provisions.
• Interest in tax as a long-term specialism.

Responsibilities

• Leading on the tax aspects of M&A, private equity, fund investment, and real estate transactions.
• Advising on complex tax structuring projects and cross-border mandates.
• Engaging directly with clients on risk, W&I insurance, and compliance strategies.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Commercial approach

Team player

Ambition to build a long-term career

Education

UK-qualified lawyer

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Senior Tax Associate - (Advisory & Transactional), oxford district

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Client:

Medlock Partners

Location:

oxford district, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Associate – Tax (Advisory & Transactional)

? London or Leeds | ? Top-Tier Global Law Firm

? Hybrid Working | Award-Winning International Tax Practice | Genuine Long-Term Career Path

A prestigious, full-service international law firm is looking to appoint an ambitious and intellectually curious Senior Associate (Advisory/Transactional Tax) to join its highly regarded UK tax team. With openings in both London and Leeds, this is a fantastic opportunity to become an integral part of a globally recognised tax group and to work on some of the most complex and high-value tax matters in the market.

The Opportunity

You’ll be joining a forward-thinking, award-winning practice that acts as a strategic tax advisor to a global client base, offering:

• End-to-end involvement in corporate, finance, real estate, and fund-related tax work
• Involvement in high-profile, cross-border structuring and transactions
• Strong collaboration with international offices and tax teams globally
• A team culture that encourages thought leadership, mentoring, and business development
• A platform that supports your long-term progression toward counsel or partner roles

The Role Includes:

• Leading on the tax aspects of M&A, private equity, fund investment, and real estate transactions
• Advising on complex tax structuring projects and cross-border mandates
• Working closely with colleagues in finance, corporate, funds, and real estate practices
• Engaging directly with clients and supporting them on risk, W&I insurance and compliance strategies
• Playing an active role in developing junior team members
• Contributing to business development, pitches, and client relationship expansion
• Developing your own tax profile and personal brand within the wider market

What They’re Looking For:

• A UK-qualified lawyer with 3+ years' post-qualification experience in a recognised tax practice (guideline only)
• A strong foundation in drafting and negotiating tax-related provisions across key sectors
• Confident handling both transactional tax and standalone advisory matters
• A commercial approach, strong communication skills, and a genuine interest in tax as a long-term specialism
• A team player with the ambition to build a long-term career within a top-tier firm

CTA qualification or an interest in pursuing it is welcome but not essential.

Why Apply?

• Work alongside market-leading partners and specialists in a truly global tax team
• Join a firm committed to flexible working, wellbeing, and continuous professional development
• Gain international exposure through cross-border projects and collaboration
• Access to mentoring, coaching, and structured career development pathways
• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health and wellbeing support, bonus, pension, and more

This is an ideal move for a tax lawyer ready to take on more responsibility, deepen their technical expertise, and make a lasting impact in a firm that values excellence, innovation, and collaborative success.