Tax Associate (3–8 PQE) | London | Leading International Law Firm

A leading, UK headquartered international law firm in London is seeking a mid–senior Tax Associate to join its well-established and highly regarded tax practice.

This role is predominantly non-contentious, with a focus on advising on complex, cross-border matters. The successful candidate will work closely with market-leading corporate, private equity, finance, and real estate teams on a broad range of high-value transactions.

The practice is recognised for its involvement in sophisticated, multi-jurisdictional structuring work, advising multinational corporates, financial institutions, and private capital clients on some of the most significant transactions in the market.

A key differentiator of this opportunity is the firm’s genuinely merit-based progression model, offering clear visibility on career development and the opportunity to take on meaningful responsibility at an early stage, along with clear partnership prospects for those at the senior end.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Advising on the tax aspects of M&A and private equity transactions
• Supporting on complex cross-border structuring matters
• Providing advisory input on real estate and funds transactions
• Working closely with clients on strategic, high-value matters

Candidate profile:

• England & Wales qualified
• 3–8 years’ PQE with strong transactional tax experience
• Background at a leading City or international firm preferred
• Strong technical ability and commercial awareness

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing team offering top-quality work, international exposure, and a clear, meritocratic path for progression.

For a confidential discussion, please either apply or get in touch directly on varun@rutherfordsearch.com