Well-regarded commercial law firm in the City is seeking a newly-qualified Solicitor to join their market-leading contentious Tax team in London. The successful candidate will join a large, specialist contentious tax practices, advising on complex, high-value disputes and investigations. The team acts for: • multinational corporates • financial institutions • high-net-worth individuals • professional advisers You will gain exposure to the full lifecycle of tax disputes, including: • HMRC investigations • settlement negotiations • litigation before the Tax Tribunals and Higher Courts • tax professional negligence disputes. The role offers a strong platform to develop technical expertise, litigation skills and meaningful client relationships early in your career. Over time, obtaining a formal professional qualification in tax, such as ATT, will be expected and supported. You will work closely with partners and senior lawyers across a broad range of contentious tax matters, including: • assisting on disputes and investigations involving HMRC, including civil and criminal enquiries; • supporting litigation before the First-tier Tribunal, Upper Tribunal, High Court and appellate courts; • drafting legal documents including statements of case, witness statements, advice notes and correspondence; • conducting legal and technical research on complex UK and cross-border tax issues; • supporting clients through disclosures, enquiries, and settlement negotiations; • assisting on judicial review claims and tax-related professional negligence disputes; • preparing bundles, evidence and briefing materials for hearings and mediations; • liaising with clients, barristers, experts and external advisers; • supporting business development initiatives, including articles, client briefings and events. This role will involve hands-on responsibility from an early stage, working as part of a collaborative and high-performing team. Experience and Knowledge: • qualified solicitor in England & Wales (NQ level); • completion of a training seat in tax disputes, or alternatively seats in both tax and in dispute resolution; • strong academic background; • excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills; • a genuine interest in contentious tax and dispute resolution; • strong attention to detail and organisational skills; • ability to work both independently and collaboratively.