Real Estate Tax - Associate Director in London

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a group of entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals who take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who can positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity— is why our people love working at A&M.

We provide tax, turnaround management, restructuring, performance improvement, and corporate advisory services. Our tax practice is unique in that we offer the opportunity to work without audit conflict and truly act as trusted business advisors. We provide our teams with opportunities and support to develop and cultivate careers that are most meaningful to them and reward them based on their achievements.

The Real Estate Team at A&M Tax is an independent tax group made up of experienced tax professionals dedicated to providing customized tax advice to clients and investors across a broad range of industries. The Real Estate group extends A&M’s commitment to offering clients a choice in advisors who are free from audit-based conflicts of interest and bring an unyielding commitment to delivering responsive client service. A&M Tax has offices in major metropolitan markets throughout EMEA, the U.S., Asia and Australia.

In today’s increasingly complex global tax environment, having international reach, a strong local presence and the right expertise is critical to the successful execution of all client tax affairs. Our Real Estate Tax team advises large real estate, infrastructure and renewable investors, funds, developers, banks and private businesses on transactions, tax structuring, risk management and commercial negotiations, supporting acquisitions, bids and investment strategies across a wide range of property, infrastructure and energy asset classes.

What will you be doing?

• Lead and advise on complex UK and international real estate tax matters, shaping strategic solutions for investors, funds, and developers.
• Oversee and provide high-level tax advice on acquisitions, disposals, refinancings, developments, and restructurings across multiple jurisdictions.
• Direct tax due diligence processes, identify key risks, and recommend optimal structuring opportunities to support transactions and long-term investment strategies.
• Design, implement, and oversee tax-efficient holding, financing, and fund structures, including joint ventures and co-investments, ensuring alignment with client objectives.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, becoming a key point of contact and strategic advisor for stakeholders.
• Lead, mentor, and develop junior and mid-level team members, fostering technical excellence and career growth within the team.
• Act as a trusted advisor for ongoing client compliance, reporting, and investor-related tax obligations, proactively anticipating client needs.
• Manage multiple engagements and budgets across teams, ensuring timely delivery, quality, and profitability.

Qualifications

• A number of years experience in real estate tax.
• Strong writing, analytical, research and organizational skills.
• Experience leading client relationships.
• Strong communication, presentation, project management, and business development skills.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, time-sensitive environment.
• ACA or CTA qualified.

How will you grow and be supported?

At A&M, we know our people drive our growth, and we’re focused on providing an employee experience that supports professional and personal development. We provide our team with a robust performance development process which encourages continuous learning and development that rewards you for your contributions. We have the best technical and formalized on-the-job training and offer endless opportunities for professionals to acquire new skills. We also prioritize your well-being and provide personal tools and resources to support you through your personal journey. Our Tax professionals consistently share their favourite attributes of A&M are the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture and of course, the fun we have together. The possibilities are endless for high performing and passionate tax professionals.

Inclusive Diversity

A&M’s entrepreneurial culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who can positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M’s core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are the main reasons our people love working at A&M. Inclusive Diversity means we embrace diversity, and we foster inclusiveness, encouraging everyone to bring their whole self to work each day. It runs through how we recruit, develop employees, conduct business, support clients, and partner with vendors. It is the A&M way.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is Alvarez & Marsal’s practice to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, family medical history, genetic information or other protected medical condition, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by and in accordance with applicable laws.