Transactions & Real Estate Tax Adviser

Real Estate Tax Adviser - 5-7 Years' Experience - Leading International Law Firm - London

Location: London
Experience Level: 5-7 years
Background: Solicitor OR CTA-qualified tax professional with legal practice experience
Salary: £110,000 - £140,000 + bonus + comprehensive benefits
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

An exciting opportunity has arisen within a prestigious international law firm for an experienced Real Estate Tax Advisor to join their highly regarded Tax team in London.

This role is open to both qualified solicitors and CTA-qualified tax professionals with significant experience advising on real estate tax matters in a legal practice setting.

You'll advise major real estate investors, developers, and institutional clients on complex tax structuring relating to acquisitions, disposals, developments, REITs, and joint ventures. This includes SDLT, VAT, capital allowances, and wider corporate structuring elements.

You'll collaborate closely with lawyers across real estate, corporate, and finance teams, with exposure to top-tier UK and international transactions.

• Delivering strategic tax advice on complex real estate deals and corporate structures

• Advising on SDLT, VAT, REITs, and fund structuring

• Working alongside fee earners on transactional work across real estate and private wealth

• Supporting cross-border matters involving European and global offices

• Engaging in client-facing work, internal knowledge sharing, and business development

• Either a qualified solicitor (5-7 PQE) or a CTA-qualified tax professional with 5+ years' post-qualification experience

• Previous experience in a law firm or legal tax advisory environment essential

• Strong understanding of UK real estate tax, including SDLT, VAT, and REITs

• Commercial, proactive, and able to take ownership of client matters

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, especially in a multidisciplinary setting

This international firm is known for its strengths across real estate, technology, life sciences, and private wealth sectors. It fosters an inclusive, entrepreneurial culture where collaboration and innovation are highly valued. With a focus on quality of work and quality of life, the firm offers a flexible, supportive working environment.

• Competitive salary and bonus package

• Exposure to high-calibre international work

• Hybrid working and progressive culture

• Clear path for career development in a growing tax practice

• Opportunity to work alongside market-leading experts in both law and tax

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