Tax Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial institution is looking for an In-House Tax Counsel to join its legal team in London. This role involves providing strategic advice on complex UK and international tax issues, focusing on cross-border transactions, compliance, and risk management. The ideal candidate should possess strong expertise in UK corporate tax, ideally from a top-tier law firm, with proven ability to work with senior stakeholders across various teams.

Qualifications

• 3–8 years’ PQE, with consideration for candidates outside this range.
• Strong training from a Magic Circle or Tier 1-ranked law firm.
• Experience in UK corporate tax and complex transactions.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level strategic tax advice for cross-border transactions.
• Work closely with legal, compliance, and finance for tax governance.
• Manage external advisors and interactions with HMRC.

Skills

Commercially astute

UK corporate tax expertise

Cross-border transactions

M&A experience

Structured finance

Job description

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In-House Tax Counsel – Leading Global Financial Institution

? London | ? 3–8 PQE | ? Market-Leading Compensation

A leading global financial institution is seeking a Tax Counsel to join its London-based legal team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a high-calibre tax lawyer to transition in-house and provide strategic advice on a wide range of UK and international tax issues.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• 3–8 years’ PQE (guideline range, but candidates outside this range may also be considered)
• Strong training and experience from a Magic Circle or Tier 1-ranked law firm
• Deep expertise in UK corporate tax, with experience in cross-border transactions, M&A, and/or structured finance
• Commercially astute, with the ability to work closely with senior stakeholders across legal, finance, and business teams

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-level strategic tax advice to the business, focusing on complex cross-border transactions and structures
• Work closely with internal teams, including legal, compliance, and finance, to ensure robust tax governance and risk management
• Advise on changing tax regulations and their business impact (e.g. OECD BEPS, Pillar 2, DAC6)
• Manage external advisors and interactions with HMRC