Tax Underwriter - Tax Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Tax Underwriter to join its specialist transactional risk practice. This exciting role is perfect for a junior tax lawyer eager to transition into a commercial insurance environment. The position offers exposure to high-profile transactions and the opportunity to collaborate with senior underwriters and legal experts. With a commitment to mentorship and professional development, this role promises a dynamic work experience in a collaborative culture that values technical excellence. If you're passionate about the intersection of tax and commercial risk, this opportunity is tailored for you.

Qualifications

• Junior tax lawyer with a keen interest in tax, law, and commercial risk.
• Ability to analyze legal documentation and assess potential liabilities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze tax opinions and legal documentation to assess liabilities.
• Draft tailored insurance policies with accuracy and clarity.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Legal Documentation Analysis

Risk Assessment

Collaboration

Education

Law Degree

Tax Law Specialization

Job description

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We are exclusively partnering with a leading Managing General Agent (MGA) to appoint a Tax Underwriter to join its specialist transactional risk practice. This is an exceptional opportunity for a junior tax lawyer seeking a transition from practice into a highly commercial role within the insurance market.

The Company

Our client is a market-leading MGA with an outstanding reputation for underwriting complex transactional risks, including tax, M&A, and structured liabilities. With a global reach and a proven underwriting track record, the firm is widely recognised for its technical excellence, collaborative culture, and strong broker and client relationships.

The Role

This newly created position sits within the Tax Liability Underwriting division and offers direct exposure to high-value and high-profile transactions. The successful candidate will support the underwriting of bespoke tax insurance policies, working closely with senior underwriters and stakeholders across legal, tax, and corporate domains.

Key responsibilities will include:

1. Analysing tax opinions, legal documentation, and transaction structures to assess potential liabilities
2. Drafting tailored insurance policies and underwriting documentation with a strong emphasis on accuracy and technical clarity
3. Collaborating with internal underwriting teams, external counsel, and brokers to evaluate risk and develop commercially viable solutions
4. Contributing to the development of underwriting guidelines and best practices as part of a high-performing, collegiate team

Candidate Profile

This role would particularly suit:

1. A junior tax lawyer (NQ–2 PQE)
2. Previous insurance experience is not required; full training and mentorship will be provided. However, a genuine interest in the intersection of tax, law, and commercial risk is essential.