Tax Litigation lawyer NQ – 1 year’s PQE LONDON

Well-regarded commercial law firm in the City is seeking a newly-qualified Solicitor to join their market-leading contentious Tax team in London. The successful candidate will join a large, specialist contentious tax practice, advising on complex, high-value disputes and investigations.

Clients Served

• multinational corporates
• financial institutions
• high-net-worth individuals
• professional advisers

Dispute Lifecycle Exposure

• HMRC investigations
• settlement negotiations
• litigation before the Tax Tribunals and Higher Courts
• tax professional negligence disputes

The role offers a strong platform to develop technical expertise, litigation skills and meaningful client relationships early in your career. Over time, obtaining a formal professional qualification in tax, such as ATT, will be expected and supported.

Responsibilities

• assisting on disputes and investigations involving HMRC, including civil and criminal enquiries;
• supporting litigation before the First-tier Tribunal, Upper Tribunal, High Court and appellate courts;
• drafting legal documents including statements of case, witness statements, advice notes and correspondence;
• conducting legal and technical research on complex UK and cross-border tax issues;
• supporting clients through disclosures, enquiries, and settlement negotiations;
• assisting on judicial review claims and tax-related professional negligence disputes;
• preparing bundles, evidence and briefing materials for hearings and mediations;
• liaising with clients, barristers, experts and external advisers;
• supporting business development initiatives, including articles, client briefings and events.

This role will involve hands-on responsibility from an early stage, working as part of a collaborative and high-performing team.

Experience and Knowledge

• qualified solicitor in England & Wales (NQ level);
• completion of a training seat in tax disputes, or alternatively seats in both tax and in dispute resolution;
• strong academic background;
• excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills;
• a genuine interest in contentious tax and dispute resolution;
• strong attention to detail and organisational skills;
• ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

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