Work Type: Full Time
Location: London
Practice Area/Department: Tax
PQE Level: 3–4 PQE
Description
A leading full-service law firm with an exceptional reputation in Asset Management, M&A, and Dispute Resolution is seeking a 3–4 PQE Associate to join its Tax (Transactional) team in London. The firm is recognised for delivering high-quality service to clients, fostering a supportive and inclusive working environment, and offering career fulfilment through professional development and collaboration.
Department
The Tax department is one of the most respected in the City, known for technical excellence, commercial insight, and thought leadership. The team advises clients across private equity, venture, credit, infrastructure, and real estate funds, and is widely acknowledged as a leader in private equity transactional tax. Its work spans tax structuring for infrastructure investment, capital markets, finance, and real estate transactions.
Associates benefit from exposure to complex, high-profile matters, contributing to major corporate and commercial decisions for clients. The department prides itself on its collaborative culture, diversity, and emphasis on learning and professional growth, offering structured training, mentoring, and cross-departmental opportunities.
The Role
This position focuses on transactional tax rather than purely structuring work. The successful candidate will be involved in drafting and negotiating transaction terms and documents, as well as providing tax advisory services across a broad range of areas.
Key Responsibilities
* Advising on tax aspects of private M&A transactions, including structuring and implementation for financial sponsors, corporates, management teams, and finance providers.
* Providing tax advice on financing, real estate transactions, restructurings, and management equity incentives.
* Advising on IPOs, fundraisings, and capital markets transactions.
* Collaborating with colleagues across related sub-groups (Asset Management and Incentives & Remuneration) where appropriate.
* Managing transactions effectively, maintaining strong client relationships, and delivering commercially driven solutions.
* Potential opportunities for client or overseas law firm secondments.
Person Specification
* Outstanding academic record.
* England & Wales qualified solicitor (3–4 PQE) with experience from a City or equivalent law firm.
* Demonstrable experience in transactional tax.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Proactive, organised, and capable of managing multiple matters simultaneously.
* Collaborative team player committed to the firm’s values and culture.
Culture & Development
The team fosters a collegiate, inclusive environment, actively encouraging participation in firm-wide initiatives such as D&I, CSR, and business development. Associates benefit from comprehensive training programmes, weekly departmental meetings, mentoring through shared offices, and milestone development sessions aligned to seniority.