Our transactional tax practice sits within our highly regarded
corporate group. We support our colleagues on a wide variety of
matters and transactions. This includes corporate M&A, corporate
reorganisations and real estate transactions. We also regularly assist
our banking, employment teams and other teams, whenever tax issues
arise on their matters.
In addition, we advise as to the tax treatment of employee share
schemes and other incentive arrangements, and support our successful
warranty and indemnity (W&I) practice.
We advise clients of all shapes and sizes on transactional tax issues.
We are well known for our sector expertise
in technology and media, retail, insurance, and financial services.
We regularly work with colleagues in
overseas jurisdictions, on matters that have cross-border tax implications.
Our broader tax offering includes a market
leading tax disputes team. Together, we provide clients with
specialist, high-quality tax advice and assistance.
The role
We are looking for a talented associate
with 3+ years of PQE to join our growing team.
You will have opportunity to be involved
in a mixed diet of work including:
drafting and negotiating tax warranties
and indemnities for both buy-side and sell-side on corporate
M&A ranging from small - through to medium - and large-sized deals
advising on the tax treatment of
corporate reorganisations
drafting tax clearance / relief requests
preparing notes of advice for clients,
on a wide-variety of subjects, including complex stamp duties and
VAT analysis
advising as to the tax treatment of a
variety of real estate transactions (with a focus on SDLT and VAT issues)
assisting the W&I team on the tax
aspects of their work
considering the tax treatment of various
share incentive arrangements, and assisting in the drafting of
share scheme documentation
You will have a high degree of autonomy
and client involvement; you will be encouraged and supported in
helping drive the business forward.
Knowledge, skills and experience
C. 3 + years of PQE or equivalent relevant expertise.
You will have a strong grounding in corporate / transactional tax
including experience in supporting on a wide range of M&A and
corporate reorganisation work, together with experience of tax
issues in real estate transactions, and in employment matters.
Delivers legal and commercial solutions and establishes
collaborative working relationships with clients and colleagues to
provide an outstanding client experience.
Committed to business development to further grow their network
and the practice.
Able to deliver advice on complex matters in a commercial way that
is tailored to the particular client.
Works efficiently and commercially and understands the importance
of financial hygiene.
Collaborative and works effectively in a team.
Committed to being part of a supportive, inclusive and
collaborative firm culture.
