At a Glance
- Tasks: Advise on complex cross-border tax matters and work on high-value transactions.
- Company: Top-tier US law firm with a strong reputation in London.
- Benefits: Early responsibility, client exposure, and a strong development platform.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Join a collaborative team and work on sophisticated international deals.
- Qualifications: England & Wales qualified with NQ – 6 PQE in tax.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
A highly regarded US law firm is seeking a Tax Associate (NQ–6 PQE) to join its London office, as it continues to grow its international tax offering in line with increasing transactional demand. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established, top-tier tax practice advising on complex, cross-border matters across M&A, private equity and finance.
The Opportunity
You will work on a broad range of high-value, technically challenging matters, including:
- Tax structuring for cross-border M&A and private equity transactions
- Fund formation and investment structuring for international sponsors
- Financing transactions, including leveraged and structured finance
- Corporate reorganisations and multi-jurisdictional structuring projects
- Advisory work spanning international tax, UK tax and transactional risk
The role offers exposure to premium deal flow, working alongside corporate, finance and funds teams on highly coordinated, cross-practice mandates.
The Team
The team is widely recognised for its technical excellence and commercial approach, advising a sophisticated client base including:
- Private equity houses and infrastructure funds
- Financial institutions and credit funds
- Multinational corporates and strategic investors
Lawyers are known for delivering clear, solutions-driven advice on complex tax issues, often within tight transactional timelines.
Why This Role Stands Out
- Join a highly regarded US platform with a strong reputation in London
- Exposure to top-tier cross-border transactions and international structuring work
- Close integration with market-leading corporate and finance teams
- Lean team structure offering early responsibility and client exposure
- Strong development platform for building a specialist tax career in a transactional environment
Candidate Profile
- England & Wales qualified (or equivalent)
- NQ – 6 PQE with experience in tax (transactional or advisory)
- Background from a leading international or US firm preferred
- Strong technical ability combined with commercial awareness
- Interest in working on complex, cross-border transactional matters
This is a strong opportunity for a tax lawyer looking to join a high-calibre, internationally focused practice, working on sophisticated deals within a collaborative and high-performing environment. For a confidential discussion, please get in touch directly.
Tax Associate in City of London employer: Buchanan
Join a prestigious US law firm in London, renowned for its exceptional tax practice and commitment to employee development. With a collaborative work culture that fosters early responsibility and client exposure, you will have the opportunity to engage in high-value, complex cross-border transactions while benefiting from a strong support system for your career growth. This role not only offers access to premium deal flow but also positions you within a team celebrated for its technical excellence and innovative solutions.
