Tax Partner/ Director

Henderson Scott Limited; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist law firm in London seeks an experienced Tax Partner or Director to lead their tax team. This role involves providing strategic tax advice and developing the practice while working with high-growth clients in dynamic sectors like media and technology. Join a collaborative environment that prioritizes innovation and leadership.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in tax law is essential.
• Deep understanding of media, entertainment, tech, or digital sectors is desirable.
• Ability to mentor junior lawyers and collaborate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert UK and cross-border tax advice on various corporate matters.
• Support transactions across multiple sectors including media and tech.
• Lead business development efforts and mentor junior lawyers.

Skills

Tax law

Corporate structuring

M&A

IP exploitation

Employee incentivisation

Leadership

Creative problem-solving

Business development

Education

Qualified solicitor or barrister (UK or common law jurisdiction)

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Partner/Director - Tax Lawyer
Location: London (Hybrid working available)
Firm: Boutique
Practice Area: Tax - Media, Technology & IP Sectors
Seniority Level: Partner / Director

About Firm
This is a specialist law firm focused exclusively on the media, entertainment, technology and IP sectors. They are recognised for providing deep industry insight and strategic advice to some of the world's most exciting and innovative businesses. With offices in London and a strong international reach, their lawyers are trusted advisors to major content creators, tech innovators, and global brands.
The Opportunity
They are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Tax Partner or Director to join their growing tax team. This is a strategic hire, offering the opportunity to lead on sophisticated transactional and advisory matters, contribute to firmwide growth, and work closely with clients at the forefront of the digital economy.

What You'll Do

• Provide expert UK and cross-border tax advice on corporate structuring, M&A, IP exploitation, financing, and employee incentivisation.
• Support major transactions across media, tech, gaming, and digital businesses.
• Play a leading role in developing the tax practice, including business development and mentoring junior lawyers.
• Collaborate with partners across corporate, commercial, and IP to deliver seamless client service.
• Advise high-growth and multinational clients on strategic and contentious tax matters, including HMRC enquiries and compliance.

What We're Looking For

• Qualified solicitor or barrister (UK or common law jurisdiction) with significant experience in tax law.
• Deep understanding of tax issues relevant to media, entertainment, tech, or digital sectors is highly desirable.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, with a collaborative approach and strong leadership skills.
• Ability to think creatively and commercially, delivering solutions tailored to complex client needs.

Here you'll work alongside experts who are passionate about what they do, in an environment that values innovation, autonomy, and excellence. They offer a non-hierarchical, inclusive culture with real opportunities to shape the future of the practice.

How to Apply
If you are a senior tax professional ready to take the next step in your career with a forward-thinking and sector-leading firm, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply as directed or call Catherine Knowles on 077 25981300 for a confidential discussion.