Location: London
Practice Area: Tax – Asset Management
PQE Level: 3–4 PQE
Job Type: Full Time
Overview
A leading international law firm is seeking a 3–4 PQE Associate to join its highly regarded Asset Management Tax team. This is an exceptional opportunity to work with some of the world’s largest asset managers, advising across private equity, venture, credit, infrastructure, and real estate strategies.
The team is recognised for technical excellence, commercial thinking, industry influence and its market-leading combined tax and regulatory capability. The role offers an outstanding mix of structuring, advisory and transactional matters, with significant cross-border exposure.
The Tax Practice
The firm’s Tax group is known for:
- Technical excellence and deep subject-matter expertise
- A strong reputation in asset management, funds tax, and partnership tax
- Close collaboration with award-winning Funds and Financial Services teams
- Involvement in industry bodies including AIMA, BVCA and Invest Europe
- A highly inclusive, diverse and supportive team culture
- Strong training, development and mentoring structures
Associates benefit from a wide variety of complex asset management work, high-profile clients, and structured professional development.
The Role
The firm is seeking an Asset Management Tax Associate (3–4 PQE). Experience in asset management tax or partnership tax is desirable but not essential. A strong track record in tax advisory work and a genuine interest in the asset management sector are key.
You will work on market-leading matters, advising asset managers, investors, and intermediaries across the alternative investment spectrum.
Key Responsibilities
Fund Structuring & Formation
- Advising on investment fund structures across private equity, venture, credit, infrastructure, and real estate
- Working with funds and regulatory colleagues to determine optimal fund structures
- Structuring for both listed and unlisted, open- and closed-ended vehicles
Tax Advisory to Asset Managers
- Advising major global asset managers, first-time managers and boutique firms
- Carried interest and co-investment structuring
- VAT, group restructuring and global mobility tax considerations
Transactional & Secondary Markets
- Advising on acquisitions and disposals involving funds and asset managers
- Fund secondaries, GP stake transactions and asset management M&A
- Negotiating tax positions on complex cross-border transactions
Investor Advisory
- Advising large pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, family offices, fund-of-funds and institutional investors
- Addressing complex tax issues arising from fund investments and secondary trades
Disputes & Compliance
- Supporting clients in early-stage tax disputes and enquiries
- Helping clients mitigate and manage tax risk
Cross-Group Collaboration
- Working across the Tax practice (Transactional, Incentives & Remuneration) where relevant
- Opportunities to gain experience across sub-groups based on interest and business needs
- Potential for client secondments and international law firm secondments
About You
Essential Experience
- England & Wales qualified solicitor
- 3–4 years’ PQE
- Experience in asset management tax or partnership tax is helpful but NOT essential
- Strong technical tax knowledge and analytical skills
- Demonstrable interest in asset management and funds
- Excellent communication and drafting ability
- Strong matter management and proactivity
Personal Attributes
- Collaborative team player
- Commercial awareness and pragmatic thinking
- Engaged, enthusiastic and aligned with the firm’s values
- Commitment to quality, learning and client service
Team Culture & Development
The Tax team is known for its:
- Exceptional diversity (including a predominantly female partner group)
- Structured weekly training and additional junior associate training
- Room-sharing system for mentorship and development
- Cross-departmental training programmes
- Regular “milestone” skills sessions
- Active social committee and firmwide involvement
- Supportive, inclusive environment where associates can thrive
Diversity & Inclusion
The firm is committed to building a workplace where everyone is respected, valued and supported. Individuals of all backgrounds — including different genders, ethnicities, disabilities, faiths and experiences — are encouraged to apply.
The firm partners with organisations that promote equality, ensuring recruitment and development practices are fair and inclusive.