Tax Law Analyst, Senior

Bloomberg Industry Group; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tax and accounting firm in London is looking for an experienced Analyst to review and write international tax content. You will analyze tax developments, produce quality written content, and collaborate with various teams to ensure accuracy and timeliness. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in international tax and excellent writing and analytical skills. The role offers the chance to work in a dynamic, technology-driven environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in international tax practice or legal practice.
• Ability to analyze complex tax developments.
• Demonstrated record of professional writing for publications.

Responsibilities

• Produce and review high-quality content for publication.
• Analyze complex tax developments.
• Network with tax practitioners to build external writer corps.

Skills

Tax research

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Editing skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Law degree or equivalent

Job description

Primarily responsible for reviewing, writing, and updating international tax content in the form of expert analysis for Bloomberg Tax & Accounting products and services. For the Analyst role, we are seeking a tax attorney or accountant with substantive experience in international tax who is interested in putting that experience to work in a technology-driven environment. The Analyst will be part of a team tasked with ensuring the substantive accuracy and timeliness of content and analysis on the platform. The Analyst will also collaborate effectively with other functions in Bloomberg Tax & Accounting, including marketing, customer experience, product, and operations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Produce and review high-quality, written content to set specifications and agreed deadlines for the timely publication. This involves both generating original content, as well as the substantive editing of work produced by external authors, ensuring consistent quality of multi-authored products.
• Analyze complex tax developments for incorporation into Bloomberg Tax & Accounting products.
• Review and assess publications, market trends, and competitor developments to capture opportunities for enhancing existing products or creating new products.
• Network with tax practitioners to build up our corps of external writers, and commission specific products, chapters or articles.
• Train other analysts to assist with specific products and services.
• Respond to subscriber inquiries regarding the scope of available analysis and use of Bloomberg Tax platform.
• Provide subject matter support to sales, marketing, and customer experience functions.
• Carry out any research, training or study as may be necessary to maintain current awareness of the relevant subject matter.
• Collaborate with teams in the United States office to refine product coverage and refine concepts for creation of new products.
• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Advanced abilities in tax research, analysis, and writing. A track record of contributing to external or firm publications in tax or another area of the law a plus.
• Excellent editing and organizational skills, including the ability to learn online publishing systems and related technical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, plan and set priorities.
• Solid subject-matter knowledge of one or more topics, including tax treaties, VAT/GST, and/or foreign tax systems.
• Thorough command of English language and extensive written communication skills are essential.
• Excellent interpersonal skills. The candidate must be able to deal diplomatically and effectively both with internal personnel, outside authors and contacts (including advisory board members, professional organizations, practicing attorneys, and potential authors).

Education and Experience

• A law degree or equivalent qualification preferred.
• Minimum five years’ professional experience in the field of international tax practice or legal practice.
• Demonstrated record of professional tax or legal writing for internal or external publications.
• Active membership in one or more professional organizations is highly desirable, as is the ability to draw on a network of high-level international tax practitioners to contribute to our publications.

Equal Opportunity

Bloomberg Industry Group maintains a continuing policy of non-discrimination in employment. It is Bloomberg Industry Group’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access for all persons, and the Company is committed to attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified individuals without regard to age, ancestry, color, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, national or ethnic origin, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, parental or caring status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or maternity/parental leave, protected veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other classification protected by applicable law ("Protected Characteristic"). Bloomberg prohibits treating applicants or employees less favorably in connection with the terms and conditions of employment, in all phases of the employment process, because of one or more Protected Characteristics ("Discrimination").