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Our client are a global law and litigation firm based in London, a business that has seen significant growth over the last few years and have a forward-thinking Managing Partner and HR team that invest heavily in the growth of the business and support of their staff.
With an excellent culture and low staff turnover they are looking to recruit a Associate Tax Litigation Lawyer 2 – 5 Years PQE for their Tax team with a Salary starting of £90k plus 15% bonus,
Skills and experience needed Â
• A sound grasp of procedural tax law (i.e. Taxes Management Act), a broad understanding of the key principles of tax law for both direct and indirect taxes, and more general commercial law
• A high degree of familiarity with the Tax Tribunal rules, CPR and the litigation process for disputes with HMRC
• An ability to handle and assess large amounts of documentation and a demanding variety of subject matter
• An ability to work well with fellow team members on larger cases.
• Willingness to work independently whilst exercising good judgement about supervision as and when required
Supervisory skills:
Senior solicitors may supervise other qualified solicitors and most qualified solicitors will have joint responsibility for a paralegal.
Financial Management skills:
• Records time effectively, achieves/exceed hours and billing targets
• Assists with/manages the effective billing and cash collection
• Monitors financial performance and WIP
• Sets, manages and reviews litigation budgets and manages profitability
Business Development skills:
• This role includes responsibility for undertaking research into developments in tax law, HMRC practice and tax case law with a view to identifying opportunities for potential new cases for the department.
• Demonstrates commercial awareness and vision
• Attends/assists with/organises social events
• Contributes to marketing materials
• Identifies/generates/follows up new and existing business opportunities
• Develops effective business/client relationships
• Develops own network, raises own and firm profile
• Promotes the firm by undertaking public speaking or having articles published
• Assists with/attends/participates in/leads business pitches
• Develops practise expertise, creates a media presence, becomes a recognised expert in the field, drives the reputation of the firm
• Focuses on business development activities, defines and leads business strategy
If you are keen to work for a brilliant law firm with a strong reputation please apply or send your CV to
