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Tax Associate (1-5 PQE)

  • Location:

    London

  • Sector:

    Private Practice

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Contact:

    Matthew Makrinos

  • Contact email:

    matthew@rutherfordsearch.com

  • Contact phone:

    020 3137 3740

  • Published:

    5 days ago

  • Expiry date:

    2025-04-06

​Our Client

A leading international law firm, is seeking a Tax Associate to join their dynamic tax team in London. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified solicitor to take on a pivotal role within a firm known for their global reach and impressive client roster.

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Position Overview

As a Tax Associate, you will work as part of a close-knit team on a wide range of challenging domestic and international tax projects. Your work will primarily involve delivering expert tax planning, advisory and transactional support to the firm's clients. You will play a key role in providing clear, commercially-focused advice to clients while also contributing to the development and execution of the firm's business development strategy.

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Responsibilities

  • Provide high-quality tax planning, advisory and transactional support on a broad range of domestic and international projects

  • Deliver clear, commercially-focused tax advice to clients while demonstrating a strong grasp of the underlying business context

  • Collaborate closely with colleagues across the firm to deliver seamless, integrated services to clients

  • Contribute to the development and execution of effective business development strategies to drive growth

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders

  • Stay up-to-date with developments in tax legislation and proactively identify new opportunities to support clients

  • Assist with the development and mentoring of junior team members

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Requirements

  • Qualified solicitor with at least 1-5 years of UK tax experience gained at a top-tier international law firm

  • Exposure to a mix of tax planning, advisory and transactional work

  • Excellent technical knowledge of UK tax law coupled with strong commercial acumen

  • Proactive and adaptable approach with a focus on delivering reliable, responsive and high-quality client service

  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusted relationships with clients and colleagues

  • Enthusiastic team player with a client-centric mindset

  • Keen interest in business development and a commitment to supporting the growth of the tax practice

  • Strong academic record with a minimum 2:1 degree or equivalent

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For more information about this position, please get in touch with Matthew Makrinos.
Email: matthew@rutherfordsearch.com
Phone: 020 3137 3740
Job ID: AP0014

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