Senior Tax Associate

DAC Beachcroft

. Advise on tax aspects of transactional and financing matters with colleagues across the firm.

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in UK tax law, providing bespoke advice on complex tax matters while effectively managing client relationships and leading multidisciplinary teams. Proven ability in business development and thought leadership to grow practice areas across various sectors.

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UK Tax ExperienceClient Relationship ManagementBusiness Development SkillsAnalytical SkillsProfessional Qualification in Law or Tax

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Hard Skills

Complex Tax LawTransactional TaxTax ControversyBespoke Advisory WorkDrafting SkillsW&I Tax Insurance ClaimsCorporate Real Estate TransactionsResidential Development TaxInsurance Sector KnowledgeHealth and Financial Services Tax

Soft Skills

Client-FocusedCommercially MindedApproachableEffective CommunicationTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Qualified Solicitor in England and WalesACACTA

Industry Keywords

InsuranceReal EstateHealth ServicesFinancial ServicesProfessional Services

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise on tax aspects of transactional and financing matters with colleagues across the firm.
Provide bespoke advice on complex direct and indirect tax law and translate technical analysis into practical recommendations.
Advise on W&I insurance arrangements and claims for major insurers.
Contribute to insurance, real estate, health and financial services work, including corporate real estate and residential development tax matters.
Support clients on tax controversy matters, including audits, HMRC enquiries, investigations, disputes and W&I tax insurance claims.
Lead matters and manage client relationships, ensuring quality and timely delivery of advice.
Support the development of junior colleagues.
Collaborate with colleagues across practice areas in London, throughout the UK and internationally.
Grow the practice through business development, new client contacts and thought leadership, including client updates, articles and events.

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least a 2:1 degree.
Strong relevant UK tax experience gained in a law firm or professional services environment, with technical depth in your areas of practice.
Experience and judgement to lead complex matters, manage client relationships and work with an appropriate level of independence.
Strong analytical and drafting skills, with the ability to explain complex tax issues clearly to clients and non-tax specialists.
Approachable, commercially minded and client-focused style, with the ability to work effectively across disciplines and build trusted relationships.
Business development and thought leadership skills, with an appetite to develop new client contacts and contribute to the growth of the practice.
Professional qualification in law or tax is desirable, including qualified solicitor in England and Wales, a legal qualification in any jurisdiction, or ACA and/or CTA.
Experience in the tax group of an international law firm is desirable.
Experience spanning transactional tax, bespoke advisory work and tax controversy is desirable.
Experience or interest in real estate tax, including corporate real estate transactions and residential development work, is desirable.
Experience or interest in the insurance sector, including W&I transactional work and tax insurance claims, is desirable.
Experience or interest in the health and financial services sectors is desirable.
Experience working with a broad range of clients and multidisciplinary teams on UK and international matters is desirable.

Benefits

Comp & perks

An opportunity to play a significant part in developing the tax practice, working closely with the Partner and Head of Tax.
A varied mix of transactional, advisory and contentious tax work, with direct client contact and scope to build on your particular strengths.
Work across insurance, real estate, health and financial services, collaborating with colleagues throughout the UK and internationally.
Scope to develop client relationships, contribute thought leadership and help shape the practice's growth.
Flexible working through the Flex Forward scheme.
Inclusive and accessible recruitment process with reasonable adjustments available at any stage.