Job Description

Your New Company

A high profile international law firm in Dublin are searching for an ambitious Tax Associate Solicitor, with two to five years post qualification experience to join their highly regarded Tax team in Dublin.

Our clients award winning practice is a recognised leader in its field and you will join a dynamic, experienced and growing team of leading lawyers.

Your New Role

In your role as Tax Associate Solicitor, you will work in a progressive market leading financial services law firm and obtain excellent market relevant training and potential for career progression.

The Tax team advises domestic and international corporations, asset managers and financial institutions on a wide range of financial and commercial transactions, including debt capital markets, general corporate tax, investment funds, aircraft leasing, mergers and acquisitions, cross border tax planning and real estate work.

In this role you will work closely with tax partners and of counsel advising on a diverse range of tax technical matters, including as part of a multi-disciplinary transactional team working collaboratively with fee earners across practice groups.  The role will include ongoing training, mentoring and support.

This is an excellent opportunity to work in an internationally focused, professional organisation which places huge emphasis on continuous professional development, mentoring and career development within a collegiate team-based environment.

Key focus areas

Irish tax issues relevant to all manner of financial and corporate/commercial transactions, including:

• Financial services and structured finance transactions, including, in particular, debt issuance programmes, and securitisations including ABS, CMBS, CLOs, RMBS, synthetic securitisations
• Banking and corporate lending and receivables financing.
• Aircraft finance and leasing.
• Investment funds work, including fund structuring and the investment undertaking tax and IREF regimes.
• Corporate restructurings and mergers and acquisitions.
• Loan portfolio sales and acquisitions.
• Real estate acquisitions and disposals, including real estate finance.
• Private equity and inward investment.

What You Need To Succeed

As the Tax Associate Solicitor, you will be a qualified Solicitor to practise in Ireland, with 2-5 PQE, that has passed or is in the process of completing their training to be a Chartered Tax Advisor (CTA) and have experience working in tax in a recognised legal or accounting practice.

Additionally, you will demonstrate the following:

• Strong academic credentials.
• Strong tax technical skills and a passion for learning.
• Interest in domestic, EU and international tax developments – including ATAD, DAC6, Pillar Two etc.
• Excellent drafting skills.
• Commercial awareness.
• A calm and measured approach to problem solving.
• Ability to work on own but also as part of a team.
• An ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and clients.
• Previous experience in the area of financial services tax is an advantage but is not a necessity.

What You'll Receive In Return

As the Tax Associate Solicitor, excellent progression opportunities along with a competitive remuneration package and benefits are on offer including:

• Competitive Salary.
• Supportive environment and open culture.
• Prominent international clients and challenging work.
• Working directly with partners.
• 'Dress for your day' dress code.
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme.
• Generous annual leave.
• Agile Working Policy.
• Health insurance cover.
• Pension scheme and firm contribution after 6 months.
• Life Assurance.
• Paid Maternity & Paternity leave.
• Income Protection.
• Taxsaver and Bike to Work schemes.

Applying For Your New Role

Does this position sound of interest? Please submit your CV confidentially and we will be in touch shortly to discuss the opportunity in further detail. Or, if you prefer to chat about the role confidentially before submitting a CV, please get in touch via the contact details provided.