Corporate Tax Associate

We will offer you a place where you can be yourself and where there are no limits on what you can achieve. With us, you can take ownership of your career and have honest conversations throughout. You would join an ambitious firm with a clear strategy for profitable growth where you can get early responsibility and early involvement in growing the business. Here you can expect a competitive and fair reward as well as recognition based on all round performance. This forms part of our internal promise to you, The Deal, between the firm and its employees.

We are currently seeking an ambitious mid-level associate to join our Corporate Tax team. The work that we do in the tax team is very varied and often complex. We work closely with other departments across the firm including the corporate, private equity & funds, finance, real estate, employment & pensions and litigation groups. We advise on the full range of taxes. The Stephenson Harwood tax team prides itself on being a friendly and dynamic place to work and on providing high-quality, solutions-focussed advice to our clients. For the successful candidate, the role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop and progress their career as part of a very successful and high-calibre tax team. The department runs regular legal training sessions covering the core practice areas, as well as core associate skills programmes focusing on 'soft' skills and BD. The tax team also runs targeted training sessions. The ongoing support and development of our associates is regarded as essential to our future growth and success.

The role will involve transactional, advisory and structuring work across all areas of the firm. This could typically include:

• public and private M&A transactions
• group reorganisations and demergers
• real estate matters, including corporate real estate transactions and property fund structures
• listed fund IPOs and secondary fund raisings
• private equity transactions
• corporate finance
• tax disputes work

The candidate should be confident advising across a broad range of tax matters and keen to take on new challenges.

Attributes/Skills Required

• Qualified lawyer with excellent academic and professional qualifications and legal experience in corporate tax gained post-qualification.
• Ability to take ownership of matters, showing technical expertise, strong client service, and effective project management.
• Strong technical and analytical skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Organised, able to prioritise and meet strict deadlines, with good file management and prompt time recording.
• Commercially minded, with the ability to provide practical, business-focused advice and solutions.
• Collaborative and proactive approach, with a willingness to support colleagues and contribute to team success.
• Ambitious and willing to be proactive in business development, with a desire to identify and pursue new opportunities.
• Able to leverage and develop a strong internal and external network, and build excellent working relationships at all levels.
• Resilient and able to handle setbacks and pressure; a self-starter who works well independently and as part of a team.
• Cooperative, collaborative, and professional, with an understanding of the firm’s market position and how its services stand out.

Stephenson Harwood is an international law firm, and we're committed to creating 'positive partnerships' with our clients. We represent listed and private companies, institutions and individuals, building lasting relationships to help them succeed in a complex and ever-changing world. Our focus is on five core sectors: Energy Transition, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Private Capital and Funds, Technology, and Transportation and Trade. With more than 1,500 people, including 250+ partners, across eleven offices in Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we combine deep legal capabilities and broad commercial expertise. We have also forged close ties with high quality law firms around the world, blending local knowledge with global savvy for clients in over 100 countries. We understand the power of diversity in delivering that high calibre advice to our clients. We want to attract diverse talent and we particularly encourage applications from underrepresented demographics.