Tax Associate - International Law Firm
- Employer
- Taylor Root
- Location
- Homeworking
- Closing date
- 26 Feb 2025
- Reference
- JN -112024-279953
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- Vacancy Type
- Barristers, Private Practice
- Experience Level
- Mid Level
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Practice Areas
- Tax
- PQE
- 1-3 Years, 4-6 Years
Job Details

Tax Associate - International Law Firm - London
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Tax Associate to join a leading international law firm's renowned Tax team in London. The role offers the chance to work on complex, high-value transactions across multiple sectors, providing innovative and commercially driven solutions to a diverse client base. This position is ideal for an ambitious Associate with strong technical skills and a commitment to professional growth.
The Firm
This global firm is highly regarded for its collaborative culture, extensive international network, and commitment to providing cutting-edge legal advice. Known for its progressive approach, the firm emphasises innovation, sustainability, and employee wellbeing. The London office, one of the largest in the firm's global network, offers a full-service practice across a wide range of industries and sectors.
Consistently recognised by leading directories such as Chambers and The Legal 500, the firm has a reputation for delivering tailored, high-quality advice on complex domestic and cross-border matters.
The Role
As a Tax Associate, you will:
- Advise on tax structuring and implementation for a variety of transactions, including M&A, group restructurings, and financing projects.
- Prepare and review tax-specific documentation such as covenants, warranties, and indemnities, and contribute to due diligence processes.
- Provide expert guidance on UK and international tax issues, including cross-border transactions, double tax treaties, and compliance requirements.
- Support clients in their interactions with tax authorities, including responding to enquiries and advising on penalties and appeal processes.
- Develop solutions to address complex regulatory challenges, including tax considerations for real estate, partnerships, and corporate structures.
- Collaborate with teams across multiple jurisdictions to deliver seamless, integrated advice.
Candidate Requirements
The ideal candidate will have:
- 2-5 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in tax law, gained at a leading law firm or in-house.
- Strong technical expertise in UK and international tax law, with experience in M&A, finance, or corporate structuring.
- Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills.
- A commercially focused approach and the ability to manage multiple complex matters simultaneously.
- A strong academic record and commitment to ongoing professional development.
Why Join This Firm?
- Market-Leading Work: Handle high-profile, cross-border transactions for a global client base.
- Career Progression: Benefit from structured development programmes and clear career pathways.
- Global Platform: Work as part of an integrated network spanning numerous jurisdictions.
- Supportive Environment: Join a firm that values collaboration, inclusion, and employee wellbeing.
- Competitive Package: Receive a highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
If you're seeking a role that combines technical challenge, international exposure, and career development in a supportive and collaborative environment, this is the opportunity for you. Please contact me directly for further information, or apply now if you wish to be considered.
Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.
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Company
Established in the 1980s, Taylor Root is now widely recognised as being one of the world’s leading legal recruiters. Operating out of offices in the UK, Dubai, Asia and Australia, we are ideally placed to assist law firms, banks and companies with their legal recruitment on an international basis. Taylor Root has a strong track record in the recruitment of: Heads of legal and legal advisers; Law firm associates and partners; Contract/locum lawyers; Paralegals; Company secretaries and Compliance professionals.
We regularly recruit for positions in all of the following regions: Western and Eastern Europe; The Middle East; Asia including Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo, mainland China and Bangkok; Australia and New Zealand, across The Caribbean and Offshore locations. .
In areas such as Project Finance, Derivatives or Capital Markets, where an international search is appropriate, our offices aim to provide truly global coverage and deliver a comprehensive candidate shortlist.
Through hard work, a professional and ethical approach, and not being afraid to be objective, Taylor Root continues to foster excellent, long-term candidate and client relationships throughout all of its offices.
Taylor Root is a member of The SR Group. The SR Group is a specialist recruitment consultancy dedicated to raising standards in the business environments that we serve. The sectors we cover include tax, legal, human resources, marketing, professional support and executive search, dealing with a substantial number of the world's leading professional partnerships, multi-national corporations and international banking groups as well as small to medium sized developing organisations.
For more information please contact your nearest office:
5 Fleet Place
London
EC4M 7RD
T: +44 (0)20 7415 2828
Suite 614, Liberty House
DIFC
P.O. Box 506739
Dubai, UAE
T: +9714 448 7770
1918 Hutchison House
10 Harcourt Road Central
Hong Kong
T: +852 2973 6333
Level 15, Prudential Tower
30 Cecil Street
Singapore 049712
T: +65 6420 0500
Level 12, 25 Bligh Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia
T: +61 (0)2 9236 9000
Level 4
520 Collins Street
Melbourne
Victoria, 3000
T: +61 (0)3 8610 8400
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