A leading international law firm with a strong presence in Leeds is seeking a Senior Tax Lawyer to join its highly regarded tax practice. The team advises multinational corporations, financial institutions, and high-growth businesses on complex UK and international tax matters, with particular expertise in real estate tax structuring and investment.
📌 Role Overview
This is a senior-level opportunity for an experienced tax lawyer to lead on high-profile cases, provide strategic tax advice, and mentor junior colleagues. The role offers exposure to corporate transactions, M&A, restructuring, financing, tax disputes, and real estate tax planning, with the chance to work on cross-border matters alongside global teams.
🛠Key Responsibilities
- Advise on corporate tax planning, M&A, financing, and restructuring projects
- Provide guidance on real estate tax structuring, property investment, and development projects
- Handle tax disputes, litigation, VAT, and customs matters
- Collaborate with colleagues in corporate, finance, and real estate practices
- Build and maintain strong client relationships with senior stakeholders
- Contribute to business development and thought leadership in tax law
- Supervise and mentor junior associates and trainees
🎯 Candidate Profile
- Qualified solicitor in tax law
- Strong technical expertise in UK and international tax, with a focus on real estate transactions
- Experience in transactional tax and/or tax litigation
- Excellent drafting, negotiation, and advocacy skills
- Commercial awareness with a pragmatic approach to problem-solving
- Proven track record in client relationship management and business development
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across jurisdictions
🌟 Benefits & Opportunities
- Work within a multi-jurisdictional team tackling complex tax challenges
- Supportive, inclusive, and collaborative culture
- International secondments and cross-border projects
- Competitive salary and benefits package
