Tax Law Partner / Legal Director in London

Job Description

Tax Law Partner / Legal Director

Location: London

Salary: £140,000 – £180,000 + Equity/Partner Profit Share & C-Suite Backing

Are you an accomplished Tax Partner or Senior Director seeking the backing, strategic authority, and operational freedom to establish and lead a flagship London Tax Practice within a fast-growing national law firm? Our client is a dynamic, commercially minded law firm expanding its London presence and known for doing law differently—putting authentic client relationships and cross-departmental collaboration at the heart of its business. They are seeking an entrepreneurial Tax Partner (8+ PQE) to build out a standalone tax offering across corporate, real estate, private wealth, and contentious tax matters.

The Opportunity

In this high-profile equity-track position, you will take lead responsibility for establishing and heading the firm's London Tax Law practice. Supported directly by C-Suite leadership, senior partners, and a dedicated marketing function, you will deliver sophisticated direct and indirect tax advice to corporate entities, high-net-worth individuals, business owners, and trustees. Designed for a commercially sharp practitioner with an established client network or portable following who wants to escape rigid London big-firm bureaucracy, this role offers direct strategic influence, a lucrative profit distribution model, and full cross-referral support across corporate, property, and private client practice groups.

Key Responsibilities & Requirements

• Qualifications & Experience: Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) or CTA / Chartered Tax Adviser with a minimum of 8+ years’ post-qualification experience (PQE) in corporate, commercial, or private client tax law within a recognized UK or London practice.

• Practice Building & Client Network: Demonstrable track record of business development, fee generation, and an established network or portable client following to anchor and scale the London practice.

• Broad Technical Depth: Comprehensive expertise advising across transactional and advisory tax disciplines, including corporate tax structuring, personal tax planning, Inheritance Tax (IHT), Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT), VAT, and contentious tax disputes.

• Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Strategic capability to support property, corporate, and private client teams on the tax dimensions of complex, high-value London and national transactions.

• Leadership & Strategy: Leadership mindset to build and mentor a team as the department scales, while actively contributing to the wider firm's collaborative partner group.

Package & Working Structure

• Competitive Remuneration: £140,000 – £180,000 base compensation per annum (commensurate with PQE, London market standing, and client network) plus attractive Partner profit share / equity distribution options.

• Agile & Hybrid Structure: Modern hybrid working policy based out of London—built on trust, allowing you to choose the environment where you work best.

• Comprehensive Healthcare & Benefits: Private Medical Insurance (Vitality), Cash Plan (Medicash), salary sacrifice pension scheme (NEST), and an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) extended to family members.

• Leave & Flexibility: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, your birthday off (increasing with service), and enhanced wellbeing and family-friendly policies.

• Culture & Perks: Direct C-Suite and Senior Partner access from day one, regular CSR events, seasonal celebrations, referral bonuses, free fruit/drinks, and regular office lunches.

How to Apply

To discuss this opportunity in complete confidence or request a full position profile, please contact David Hawthorne-Finch directly:

• Email: d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. All applications and enquiries are treated with the strictest confidence, and candidate details are never shared without prior express consent.