Tax Law Solicitor - Employee Ownership

Pro-Tax; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing specialist law practice is seeking an Employee Ownership & Tax Law Solicitor in London for a full-time permanent position. The role involves advising clients on employee ownership transactions, drafting legal documents, and mentoring junior staff. Strong experience in UK Tax Law is essential, making this a unique opportunity to influence business ownership structures and workplace culture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE in employee ownership, corporate law, and UK tax law.
• Experience with Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) and share incentive plans.
• Skill in managing HMRC reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal and tax advice on employee ownership structures.
• Draft and review legal documentation: trust deeds, shareholder agreements.
• Support clients through ownership transition processes and ensure compliance.

Skills

Excellent drafting

Client communication

Problem-solving

Education

UK-qualified solicitor or qualified CTA

Job description

Employee Ownership & Tax Law Solicitor - Join a Growing Specialist Law Practice

Location: Hybrid working with minimum 3 days in office (first 6 months)
Permanent | Full-time
Experience: 5+ PQE

We are seeking an experienced Solicitor with a strong background in Employee Ownership and UK Tax Law to join our growing legal practice. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a highly specialised and purpose-driven area of law, helping businesses transition to and thrive under employee ownership models.

The Role

You will provide expert legal and tax advice to a diverse client base, guiding them through all stages of employee ownership transactions, from planning and implementation to post-completion compliance. This includes Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs), share schemes, and ongoing legal/tax advisory support.

Key responsibilities include:

• Advising clients on legal and tax aspects of employee ownership structures (EOTs, share incentive plans, etc.)
• Drafting and reviewing legal documentation: trust deeds, shareholder agreements, articles of association
• Supporting clients through ownership transition processes and ensuring ongoing legal compliance
• Advising on tax efficiency and managing HMRC reporting requirements
• Leading your own projects and mentoring junior team members
• Contributing to business development through writing, speaking and client engagement

About You

Essential:

• UK-qualified solicitor or qualified CTA with 5+ years PQE
• Strong experience in employee ownership, corporate law, and UK tax law
• Excellent drafting, client communication and problem-solving skills
• Confident explaining complex tax/legal matters in clear, practical terms
• Comfortable running projects independently and taking initiative

Desirable:

• Additional qualifications in tax (e.g. CTA)
• Experience working with or advising employee-owned businesses
• Experience training or mentoring junior team members

Personal qualities:

• A collaborative mindset and willingness to share knowledge
• Responsive and proactive approach to client work
• A good communicator who enjoys engaging with both colleagues and clients
• Willingness to attend the office at least 3 days a week for the first 6 months

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a firm that is passionate about employee ownership and committed to growing in this evolving area of law. You'll enjoy autonomy, high-quality work, and the chance to genuinely make an impact - not only on businesses but on how ownership and workplace culture are shaped for the better.

Interested?
To apply or find out more, please contact Kevin Racher on 07968 202512 or email [e-mail]

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