Corporate Tax Associate

Location
London (Greater)
Salary
Market Rate
Posted
06 Sep 2016
Closes
04 Oct 2016
Ref
Ref 183
Job Title
Associate
Practice Area
Taxation
PQE Level
2-4
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Corporate Tax Associate to work for some of the world’s pre-eminent companies, organisations and investment banks on a wide range of direct and indirect tax issues, providing transactional tax advice all over the world as an integral part of the transaction team.  Additionally you will also advise on all aspects of non-contentious and contentious tax matters.

Key responsibilities

  1. Client-facing role where you are expected to lead and negotiate transactions with limited supervision and 
  2. Responsible for drafting discrete pieces of legal advice for clients with minimal amendments

Candidate requirement

Minimum of two years' experience in private practice but consideration will be given to candidates with less or more providing they meet the required competencies.

  • The Candidate will have a detailed grasp of complex legal concepts, excellent drafting skills, ability to see issues from a commercial perspective and able to communicate complex legal advice to clients effectively
  • Ability and drive to work on bespoke, big-ticket and complicated transactions
  • Develop and maintain client relationships, identifies opportunities and networks effectively internally
  • Excellent academics

Other requirements:

  • Risk management and professional ethics  
  • Knowledge management  
  • High level of personal integrity