Senior Tax Associate - Leading Global Law Firm (6+ PQE)

Rutherford Search; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global law firm in London is seeking a Senior Associate Tax Associate to deliver comprehensive tax solutions. You will work on complex transactions, support business development efforts, and help elevate the firm's reputation in the tax market. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of PQE in tax practice and strong negotiation skills. Flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional development are offered.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Comprehensive health and wellness support

Professional training and mentoring programs

Qualifications

• Must have 3+ years PQE in tax practice at a leading law firm.
• Experience in drafting and negotiating tax contractual provisions.
• Interest in further professional development like CTA.

Responsibilities

• Lead corporate transactions such as M&A and group reorganisations.
• Work with real estate tax team on complex acquisitions.
• Engage in business development and enhance firm's brand.

Skills

Tax structuring

Business development

Interpersonal skills

Team management

Negotiation skills

Education

3+ years of PQE in tax practice

Job description

Join a global law firm with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and employee development Work on complex, cross-border tax structuring and advisory projects for a global client base Engage in active business development and thought leadership to enhance your personal brand and the firm's reputation Benefit from flexible working arrangements, comprehensive health and wellness support, and professional training and mentoring programs

About the job

Our client, a leading global law firm with over 5,000 people across more than 30 countries, is seeking a talented Senior Associate Tax Associate to join their dynamic team in London.

The Role

As a Senior Associate Tax Associate, you will play a pivotal role in delivering comprehensive tax solutions to the firm's global client base. You will work closely with the market-leading real estate tax team on complex acquisitions, disposals, developments, and finance structures, while also collaborating with the international tax team on cross-border structuring and advisory projects.

Responsibilities

• Take a lead role on corporate transactions, including M&A, private equity, public market transactions, and group reorganisations

• Work with the real estate tax team on complex real estate acquisitions, disposals, developments, and real asset-backed finance structures

• Lead tax structuring and advisory projects as part of a team of tax experts

• Plan and implement cross-border structures and advisory projects in collaboration with the international tax team

• Support the tax risk and W&I insurance advisory team, working closely with leading tax underwriters to provide insurance solutions for identified tax risks

• Engage in active business development to win client mandates from both existing and new clients

• Participate in thought leadership and brand enhancement activities to further develop the firm's reputation for strategic tax mandates and your personal brand in the tax market

• Train and develop junior team members

• Commit to superior client service and delivery, which may require some international travel

Requirements

• 3+ years of PQE gained within the tax practice of a leading law firm

• Significant experience with drafting and negotiating tax contractual provisions for corporate, real estate, finance, or funds transactions

• A keen interest in tax and a drive to learn and develop, including an interest in further professional development such as the CTA and other qualifications

• Ambition and desire to build personal expertise and a tax brand and practice with a view to a long-term future in tax and at the firm

• Excellent interpersonal skills with a track record of working in and managing teams, ideally in an interdisciplinary framework

For more information about this position, please get in touch with Matthew Makrinos.
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