Associate - Tax (3+ Years’ PQE)
Fully Remote | UK-Wide
The Opportunity:
We are working with a highly regarded specialist tax advisory firm looking to appoint an Associate to join its growing team. This is a great opportunity to join a high-calibre practice made up of lawyers from leading City and national firms. The team operates with the flexibility and autonomy of a boutique, whilst advising on the quality of work typically associated with much larger practices. The role will involve a broad mix of transactional and advisory tax work, with particular exposure to private equity, M&A, corporate structuring and high-growth businesses.
The Role:
You will work closely with senior tax specialists on a range of complex matters, including:
* Advising on the tax aspects of M&A, private equity and corporate transactions
* Drafting and negotiating tax covenants, warranties and disclosure provisions
* Supporting on reorganisations, restructures and demergers
* Advising on employee incentive schemes including EMI, CSOP and growth shares
* Advising on EIS/SEIS investments and tax-efficient structuring
* Handling property tax matters including SDLT and VAT
The team regularly works alongside corporate law firms, accountancy firms and business owners, providing commercially focused advice on live transactions across a variety of sectors.
What They’re Looking For:
* Qualified Solicitor with 3+ years’ PQE
* Strong grounding in corporate / transactional tax
* Experience gained at a reputable City, national or specialist practice
* Exposure to areas such as M&A, share incentives, reorganisations or structuring work
* Technically strong with a commercial and pragmatic approach
* Comfortable working within a fully remote and collaborative environment
Why This Role Stands Out:
* High-quality work usually associated with larger City practices
* Specialist tax-only environment offering strong technical exposure
* Broad mix of advisory and transactional work
* Direct client exposure and responsibility from an early stage
* Opportunity to work closely with experienced senior lawyers in a lean team structure
* Fully remote model with genuine flexibility
Culture & Working Style:
* Fully remote working
* Collaborative and supportive team culture
* Direct access to senior lawyers and clients
* Strong emphasis on quality over hierarchy
* Ongoing technical development and regular team interaction
Salary & Benefits:
* Competitive salary dependent on experience
* Discretionary bonus with strong earning potential
* Pension
* Private healthcare
* Death in service benefit