Tax Lawyer – Corporate & M&A

Overview

Pathway Legal is delighted to be working with a leading international law firm to recruit an experienced Tax Lawyer to join its highly regarded Corporate and M&A team in Belfast.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified lawyer with 2+ years PQE to develop their career within an award-winning practice, advising on some of the most significant and complex corporate transactions in Northern Ireland.

The successful candidate will work alongside experienced corporate lawyers on high-value, multi-jurisdictional matters, advising an impressive portfolio of domestic and international clients, including leading businesses, private equity investors and venture capital providers.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist tax advice in connection with corporate transactions, mergers, acquisitions and restructurings.
• Support the Corporate and M&A team on complex domestic and cross-border transactions.
• Advise a broad range of corporate clients, investors and private equity providers on tax-related legal matters.
• Draft, review and negotiate tax-related provisions within corporate transaction documentation.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across different practice areas and jurisdictions.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, delivering commercially focused legal advice.
• Contribute to business development initiatives and the continued growth of the practice.
• Keep up to date with relevant tax legislation, regulatory developments and market trends.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 2 years PQE and relevant corporate tax experience.
• Experience gained within a large, mid-sized or specialist corporate law firm.
• Strong technical knowledge and an interest in developing expertise in corporate tax and transactional matters.
• Excellent drafting, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective client relationships.
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of the legal and business considerations involved in corporate transactions.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• A collaborative approach and enthusiasm for working within a supportive, high-performing team.

What’s on Offer

• The opportunity to join a leading international law firm with an established presence in Belfast.
• Exposure to high-profile, complex and multi-jurisdictional corporate transactions.
• The chance to work alongside highly regarded lawyers and industry specialists.
• Access to excellent professional development, training and career progression opportunities.
• A collaborative and forward-thinking working environment.
• A competitive remuneration and benefits package, commensurate with experience.

For further information, please contact Orla Milligan at Pathway Legal