Transactions Tax Partner

Walker Lovell; Greater London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working across key UK hubs

Investment in technical development

Access to senior dealmakers

Route to ownership of your own business

Flexible working across UK hubs

Job summary

A leading advisory firm in the UK seeks a senior Transactions Tax leader to establish and lead a national transaction tax practice. This role includes leading the UK tax offering, advising clients on structuring, and building a high-performing team. The position offers strategic visibility, flexibility, and investment in personal development. Ideal for candidates seeking more than traditional partnership paths, with a focus on autonomy and meaningful impact.

Qualifications

• Experience within a Big Four or leading mid-tier firm.
• Strong expertise in UK corporate tax and deals.
• Proven track record of generating advisory revenue.

Responsibilities

• Lead the UK transaction tax offering.
• Advise clients on structuring and tax risk mitigation.
• Build and develop a high-performing team.
• Drive growth through cross-referrals.

Skills

Senior transactions tax experience

Strong UK corporate tax expertise

Building client relationships

Cross-border tax experience

Job description

The Opportunity

A rare opportunity for a senior Transactions Tax leader to build and lead a national transaction tax practice within an established mid-market deal advisory platform.

This is a genuine practice-build mandate with high autonomy, strong internal referral flow and the backing of an award-winning advisory network with deep private equity connectivity.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead the UK transaction tax offering across buy-side and sell-side due diligence
• Advise private equity and corporate clients on structuring, SPA clauses and tax risk mitigation
• Build and develop a high-performing team
• Drive growth through origination, cross-referrals and post-deal advisory

What you’ll bring

• Senior transactions tax experience within a Big Four or leading mid-tier firm
• Strong UK corporate tax and deals expertise, including cross-border exposure
• Commercial credibility with private equity and corporate acquirers
• A track record of building relationships and generating advisory revenue

What’s in it for you

• National leadership remit with strategic visibility
• Clear route to building and owning your own business within the group
• Access to senior dealmakers and private equity clients
• Investment in your technical and commercial development
• Flexible working across key UK hubs

This role suits a senior transactions tax professional who wants more than a traditional partnership track - someone motivated by autonomy, market visibility and building something meaningful within a credible platform.

Apply now for a confidential conversation with Walker Lovell.