Senior Tax Lawyer

Henderson Scott Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm is seeking a Senior Tax Lawyer to lead complex tax cases and mentor junior colleagues. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in UK and international tax, particularly in real estate transactions, and exceptional skills in drafting and negotiation. This senior-level position offers opportunities for international secondments and a supportive, collaborative environment. The role also requires excellent client relationship management and a commercial mindset.

Benefits

International secondments

Supportive culture

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• Proven track record in managing client relationships and business development.
• Collaboration across jurisdictions is necessary for this role.
• Experience in both transactional tax and tax litigation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead on high-profile tax cases and provide strategic legal advice.
• Advise on corporate tax planning and structuring real estate transactions.
• Handle tax disputes and collaborate with other legal practices.

Skills

Qualified solicitor in tax law

Strong technical expertise in UK and international tax

Excellent drafting and negotiation skills

Commercial awareness

Client relationship management

Job description

A leading international law firm with a strong presence in Leeds is seeking a Senior Tax Lawyer to join its highly regarded tax practice. The team advises multinational corporations, financial institutions, and high-growth businesses on complex UK and international tax matters, with particular expertise in real estate tax structuring and investment.

Role Overview

This is a senior-level opportunity for an experienced tax lawyer to lead on high-profile cases, provide strategic tax advice, and mentor junior colleagues. The role offers exposure to corporate transactions, M&A, restructuring, financing, tax disputes, and real estate tax planning, with the chance to work on cross-border matters alongside global teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on corporate tax planning, M&A, financing, and restructuring projects
• Provide guidance on real estate tax structuring, property investment, and development projects
• Handle tax disputes, litigation, VAT, and customs matters
• Collaborate with colleagues in corporate, finance, and real estate practices
• Build and maintain strong client relationships with senior stakeholders
• Contribute to business development and thought leadership in tax law
• Supervise and mentor junior associates and trainees

Candidate Profile

• Qualified solicitor in tax law
• Strong technical expertise in UK and international tax, with a focus on real estate transactions
• Experience in transactional tax and/or tax litigation
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and advocacy skills
• Commercial awareness with a pragmatic approach to problem-solving
• Proven track record in client relationship management and business development
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across jurisdictions

Benefits & Opportunities

• Work within a multi-jurisdictional team tackling complex tax challenges
• Supportive, inclusive, and collaborative culture
• International secondments and cross-border projects
• Competitive salary and benefits package