Deals Tax , Management Taxes Senior Associate

Overview

The Deals Tax Management Team Advisory Group is a specialist tax team that advises on the tax and commercial issues in relation to the design, implementation and operation of management and employee incentives, either on the sale or acquisition of a business or when new incentives are required. Our clients are predominantly either top and mid-tier investors in the Private Equity (\”PE\”) market or the board level C-suite of PE backed portfolio companies.

Responsibilities

• Being part of a team assisting on projects (which typically involve both UK and global tax advice) prior to, during or post transaction, which may include:
• Advising management/PE investors on the implementation of a MIP during and post transaction, equity resets, joiners/leavers events mid cycle
• Preparation for an exit such as a sale to a new PE investor/trade buyer or float process, and tax due diligence
• Working with a team on demanding, fast-paced projects with the support of junior and senior colleagues to deliver bespoke technical advice, communicating complex issues in an effective and efficient way and encouraging coaching within the team
• Assisting with the development of relationships with clients, internal markets, key external intermediaries and junior members of the team
• Assisting with business development activities, helping to identify and research opportunities with new and existing clients, including helping with proposals and attending networking events
• Must possess an ACA/CTA Qualification (or an international equivalent) or have equivalent work experience. This includes international candidates who qualify through experience in their home country
• Knowledge of management incentive plans in particular plans implemented in the PE industry
• Experience and enjoyment of working in a Deals environment
• Strong communication skills, specifically in negotiating with and influencing others
• Strong analytical, project management and report writing skills
• An inquisitive mind and ability to solve problems as part of a diverse team

Values and culture

In order to be the leading professional services firm it\’s important we have the right values, culture and behaviours embedded throughout our organisation, so our work reflects our purpose and we can successfully deliver our strategy. Our values set the expectations for the way we interact with each other, our clients, and in the communities in which we operate. These values, and the behaviours that they require from us, are relevant to all our people regardless of grade. They support a culture that empowers our people to be the best they can be, through challenging experiences and encouraging our people to speak up to make the firm a better place. We want all our people to understand and embrace the culture and personally feel part of the legacy this will create for our future employees. We\\\’re a hugely diverse business, bound together by our purpose – to build trust in society and solve important problems for our clients and the communities in which we operate. We believe we can make the biggest impact when our purpose is embedded within everything we do.