Tax Underwriter

JR United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise de premier plan dans le domaine de l'assurance recherche un Tax Underwriter pour rejoindre son équipe d'experts. Ce poste offre une opportunité unique pour les jeunes avocats fiscaux ou les professionnels ayant un rôle de conseil fiscal de s'orienter vers le secteur de l'assurance. Les candidats bénéficieront de la formation complète et d'une exposition dès le début à des transactions transfrontalières de grande valeur.

Benefits

Formation complète

Culture d'équipe dynamique et soutien

Opportunités de progression à long terme

Compensation compétitive

Qualifications

• NQ–2 years PQE in tax law or tax advisory.
• Experience in drafting tax advice or legal documentation.
• Interest in transactional work and commercial implications of tax risk.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate tax analysis to determine risk and insurability.
• Prepare policy wordings in line with underwriting strategy.
• Engage with brokers and clients to understand transactions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Tax analysis

Education

Law degree with a focus on tax law

Job description

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Our client, a highly respected Managing General Agent operating in the transactional risk space, is looking to appoint a Tax Underwriter to join its established liability underwriting team. This is a unique opportunity for a junior tax lawyer or tax professional from practice to transition into the insurance sector, applying their technical expertise in a fast-paced, commercially focused environment.

About the Business

The firm is a recognised leader in underwriting complex M&A and tax-related risks, providing bespoke insurance solutions across a diverse range of industries and jurisdictions. With an impressive track record of hiring from top law and accountancy firms, they offer a collaborative and intellectually engaging platform for individuals seeking to move away from traditional advisory roles.

Role Overview

The successful candidate will work as part of a specialist team responsible for assessing and underwriting known tax exposures arising from transactions, restructurings, or ongoing disputes. You will be involved in reviewing documentation, interpreting technical positions, and drafting tailored policy wordings to mitigate identified liabilities.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Evaluating legal and tax analysis to determine risk profile and insurability
• Preparing policy wordings and structuring coverage terms in line with underwriting strategy
• Engaging with brokers, legal counsel, and clients to understand transaction structures and clarify technical matters
• Supporting the broader underwriting process through research, internal knowledge sharing, and market insight

Candidate Profile

We are seeking individuals with:

• A background in tax law (NQ–2 years PQE) or a tax advisory role (Assistant Manager level or similar) within a Big 4 or top-tier accountancy firm
• Demonstrable experience in drafting tax advice or legal documentation
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to distil complex tax issues into clear, commercial reasoning
• A genuine interest in transactional work and the broader commercial implications of tax risk

No prior underwriting experience is required; full training will be provided.

What’s on Offer

• A rare entry route into the specialist field of tax risk insurance
• Significant exposure to high-value, cross-border transactions from day one
• A dynamic, supportive team culture with clear long-term progression
• Competitive compensation and the opportunity to build a niche, future-facing career