Director, Real Estate Tax Advisory

We’re excited to offer a senior leadership position within our International Transaction Tax Service (ITTS) Practice focusing on the RHC offering. You will advise large multinational corporations on their international tax planning and M&A deals, working alongside leading partners and a high‑performing team.

The combination of experience and innovation makes our team an exciting place to work. You’ll have the chance to develop into a skilled and renowned international tax adviser, working with UK and overseas MNCs, lawyers and banks on complex projects. Client projects include:

• Expansion into new markets
• Pre‑transaction reorganisations and post‑transaction integration
• Legal structure rationalisation
• Operating model redesign
• Optimisation of capital structure and financing
• Optimisation of intellectual property ownership and reliefs
• Managing risk from global law changes such as BEPS
• Lobbying and negotiation with tax authorities in the UK and globally

Your key responsibilities:

• Build and maintain relationships with clients, winning work proactively and contributing to new client acquisition.
• Manage the delivery of technically complex projects, ensuring technical excellence and a business‑focused approach.
• Ensure quality of client service.
• Follow up on leads from other areas of the practice.
• Build networks and relationships internally and externally for the team.
• Develop junior staff through supervision, coaching and mentoring.
• Provide significant involvement in team strategy, operations and staff development.

Skills and attributes for success:

• Client focus and commercial awareness.
• Strong international and UK tax technical skills and understanding.
• Commitment to building strong client relationships and delivering high‑quality outputs.
• Negotiation and problem‑solving skills.
• Business development ability to identify and convert opportunities.
• Business acumen with ability to manage engagement financial results.
• Effective time management; remains calm under pressure.
• Excellent communication in written and oral.
• Enthusiastic team player who creates and sustains effective teams.
• Ensures delivery of quality work and day‑to‑day management.
• Change‑oriented and innovative with flexible approach and adoption of new tech.

Qualifications:

• ACA/CA/ACCA/CTA, Tax Inspector with full technical training, or law qualification.
• Degree‑qualified.
• Experienced corporate tax practitioner.
• Proven ability to read and interpret existing and new tax statutes.
• Experience in a client‑facing role in UK tax or similar jurisdiction.
• Experience in the real estate sector.
• Project management skills: plan and prioritise work, meet deadlines, monitor own budget.

What we offer:

• Continuous learning: develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success defined by you: tools and flexibility to make a meaningful impact.
• Transformative leadership: insights, coaching and confidence to become a leader.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: you’ll be embraced for who you are.

Please note: we will ask for personal diversity and inclusion information in the application. It is optional but helps us promote diversity. The data will be confidential and not used to evaluate your candidacy. EY is an equal opportunity employer. All jobs are open to qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic.