Associate Lawyer – Corporate Tax

Guildford (Hybrid working)

£80-£95K pa + up to 20% Bonus + Bens

We are recruiting for a qualified tax lawyer for a leading UK law firm who have a highly regarded corporate tax team. This role is with the Guildford office but can be flexible with other offices and the role offers hybrid work 50% from home and office.

The team provides full transactional support and standalone tax advice to a wide variety of business clients, based both in the UK and overseas.

The team of specialists can deal with the entire range of corporate tax issues - from advising on the optimum tax structure for buying, selling or reorganising a business, obtaining tax clearances and offering guidance on the stamp duty implications of an acquisition or reorganisation, to providing support on all VAT matters, international tax issues and the conduct of tax disputes. They are also highly regarded for work providing tax advice in the venture capital space, in particular advising companies on eligibility to receive tax efficient investments and to offer share incentives to employees, directors and advisors.

They work closely with their clients and their other existing advisers in order to ensure that their objectives are met in a commercial and pragmatic manner.

Responsibilities:

• To undertake fee-earning work and provide a profitable contribution to the work of the division.
• To contribute to the successful development of the firm in line with the business plan and firms commonality of purpose.
• To deliver a high quality commercial legal service ensuring personal compliance with quality standards and professional ethics.
• To be an ambassador for the firm at all times and always promote it in a positive light.
• Communicating by email and telephone with clients and taking instructions
• Undertaking document reviews and recording findings
• Assisting with general case management and the day to day running of matters
• Other ad hoc tasks required by the team
• Assisting with business development including updating and maintaining marketing lists and material;
• Assisting the team in preparing the documents to establish share incentive schemes for clients
• Applications to HMRC for S/EIS relief and preparing certificates for investors

Qualifications:

• 2-5 post qualification experience
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• IT literate, confident user of MS office
• Ability to manage a busy workload and excellent organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with other team members
• Confidence in client facing meetings and communications
• Attention to accuracy and detail
• Receptive to facilitate and support change
• Comfortable working under pressure with the ability to plan and prioritise work; appreciation of fee earner needs and constraints; commercially aware