Associate Solicitor - Tax Litigation and Resolution

Our client are a global law and litigation firm based in London, a business that has seen significant growth over the last few years and have a forward-thinking Managing Partner and HR team that invest heavily in the growth of the business and support of their staff.

• A sound grasp of procedural tax law (i.e. Taxes Management Act), a broad understanding of the key principles of tax law for both direct and indirect taxes, and more general commercial law
• A high degree of familiarity with the Tax Tribunal rules, CPR and the litigation process for disputes with HMRC
• An ability to handle and assess large amounts of documentation and a demanding variety of subject matter
• An ability to work well with fellow team members on larger cases.
• Willingness to work independently whilst exercising good judgement about supervision as and when required

Supervisory skills:

Senior solicitors may supervise other qualified solicitors and most qualified solicitors will have joint responsibility for a paralegal.

Financial Management skills:

• Records time effectively, achieves/exceed hours and billing targets
• Assists with/manages the effective billing and cash collection
• Monitors financial performance and WIP
• Sets, manages and reviews litigation budgets and manages profitability

Business Development skills:

• This role includes responsibility for undertaking research into developments in tax law, HMRC practice and tax case law with a view to identifying opportunities for potential new cases for the department.
• Demonstrates commercial awareness and vision
• Attends/assists with/organises social events
• Contributes to marketing materials
• Identifies/generates/follows up new and existing business opportunities
• Develops effective business/client relationships
• Develops own network, raises own and firm profile
• Promotes the firm by undertaking public speaking or having articles published
• Assists with/attends/participates in/leads business pitches
• Develops practise expertise, creates a media presence, becomes a recognised expert in the field, drives the reputation of the firm
• Focuses on business development activities, defines and leads business strategy

If you are keen to work for a brilliant law firm with a strong reputation please apply or send your CV to