Solicitor - Tax Litigation

Tax Litigation – Central London – Leading firm

Our Client, a full service, multi office law firm, highly ranked in both the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, is looking to strengthen its tax litigation offering with the appointment of an associate in Central London.

The Firm

The firm specialises in high-value and complex commercial litigation, with a track record of success helping it to become the UK’s leading disputes law firm. It is renowned for its innovative approach to complex disputes and persistent focus on achieving the best results for its clients.

The department has four divisions:  Direct Tax Litigation, Indirect Tax Litigation, Tax Investigations and Commercial Tax Litigation.  This vacancy arises primarily in Direct and Indirect Tax Litigation (with more of a leaning towards indirect tax litigation).  There is however flexibility within the department to work in other areas as well.

The department has significant instructions from large numbers of High Net Worth individuals in relation to a cross section of disputes in tax.  In addition, they act in four large group actions from which other instructions also arise.  The team are also instructed by a number of corporates, mainly in relation to Direct and Indirect Tax Litigation, with several live Tax Appeals progressing. 

The Candidate

As the successful candidate for this opportunity you will be a tax litigator (solicitor or barrister) with 2 to 5 year PQE, with experience of acting in a range of tax disputes (either from the taxpayer’s or HMRC’s perspective), from complex investigations through to litigation.

The candidate should have a good range of experience in at least some of the major taxes (Income Tax, CGT, Corporation Tax, VAT and Environmental Taxes), preferably including some experience in both direct and indirect tax disputes, a strong knowledge of Self-Assessment procedure and procedure before the First-tier Tribunal. A working knowledge of the CPR and commercial litigation would be welcomed, though not essential.

The candidate should have a good understanding of the structure of HMRC and knowledge of the leading authorities in the area.  Established relationships with HMRC are welcomed, though again not essential.

Company Benefits

The firm offers a very competitive benefits package which includes:

• Fixed bonus and discretionary bonus
• 27 days holiday plus Public Holidays
• Agile working policy
• Private Medical Insurance
• Dental health scheme
• Birthday leave
• Private GP appointments
• Eye care

For more information, please get in touch with Marc Jones on 07545 641 832, or 020 7813 6298, or email marc@onelegalrecruitment.co.uk