Tax Associate

Tax Associate | 2-5 PQE | Birmingham We are working with a highly regarded national law firm seeking an experienced Tax Solicitor with 2-5 years' PQE to join its highly ranked Corporate Tax team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and commercially focused practice advising UK and international clients on a broad range of transactional and standalone tax matters. The Role: Advise clients on a wide range of corporate tax matters including acquisitions, disposals, restructurings and reorganisations. Provide transactional tax support to corporate and commercial teams on complex deals. - Draft and negotiate tax deeds, warranties and related transaction documents. - Advise on VAT, stamp taxes, international tax matters and tax disputes. - Support clients in the venture capital space, including tax-efficient investment structures and share incentive arrangements. - Prepare applications to HMRC for SEIS/EIS relief and associated investor certificates. - Assist with the implementation of employee share incentive schemes. - Communicate directly with clients, take instructions and manage day-to-day matters efficiently. - Contribute to business development initiatives, client relationship management and marketing activity. Candidate Requirements: Qualified Solicitor with 2-5 years' PQE in corporate tax or transactional tax matters. Strong technical knowledge across corporate tax, ideally gained within a reputable private practice team. Experience supporting M&A, corporate reorganisations or investment transactions. Excellent drafting, analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills with confidence in client-facing situations. Highly organised with the ability to manage a busy and varied workload. Commercially aware and able to deliver pragmatic, client-focused advice. Strong attention to detail and ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Desirable Skills: Experience advising on venture capital or private equity transactions. Familiarity with share incentive schemes and HMRC clearance applications. Exposure to international tax or cross-border transactions. Benefits: Join a highly ranked and well-respected Corporate Tax team. Work with UK and international clients on complex and high-value matters. Exposure to a broad mix of transactional and advisory tax work. Clear opportunities for progression and professional development. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Hybrid working policy with flexibility to work remotely for part of the week. Inclusive and supportive culture with strong commitment to diversity and wellbeing. This is an excellent opportunity for a tax lawyer looking to develop their career within a leading national team. For a confidential discussion, contact BCL Legal.