Solicitor / Senior Solicitor

Brodies LLP is a prominent UK law firm headquartered in Scotland, that provides expert advice to UK and international clients.

We have the capability and expertise to deliver mandates with global reach, uniting specialist perspectives from across our firm to offer bespoke legal solutions and advice, resulting in impactful outcomes for our clients.

With offices in London, Leeds, and throughout Scotland, we are dedicated to driving innovation in the legal sector, leveraging new technologies and forward-thinking strategies to deliver exceptional value and efficiency for our clients.

Our contract with our people underlines our commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment, prioritising the wellbeing and development of our colleagues to ensure they thrive both personally and professionally.

We are also deeply committed to making a positive impact in the communities in which we live and work. Through our pro bono work, charitable activities, and initiatives that promote diversity and inclusion, we strive to contribute meaningfully to society.

JOB TITLE

Solicitor / Senior Solicitor (1+ years PQE) – Corporate and Commercial / Corporate Tax

Based in Glasgow / Edinburgh

REPORTING TO

Karen Davidson, Partner, Bob Langridge, Partner and Isobel d'Inverno, Director of Corporate Tax

Job Purpose

We have an exciting opportunity for a Solicitor or Senior Solicitor to join our Corporate Tax team. Our team of solicitors, chartered accountants and chartered tax advisors has the experience and specialist skills to provide clients with pragmatic and technically astute advice on UK and Scottish taxes.

The team advise on the tax aspects of company acquisitions, disposals and reconstructions, the tax structuring of complex commercial property transactions, the design and implementation of tax efficient employee share incentives, the tax structuring of funds, as well as tax optimisation of insolvency-related transactions and restructurings. We provide standalone tax planning and compliance advice as well as comprehensive transactional support. The team also provide tax consultancy services to accountancy and other legal firms, particularly in relation to property tax issues.

The key focus of the role will be to advise on the tax implications of corporate, commercial and property transactions and employee incentive arrangements. Working as part of a team with a varied client base, you will also be able to get involved in a broad range of tax advisory work including employment taxes.

Brodies’ Corporate Tax team is highly ranked in Chambers (Band 1) and work closely with other market leading practice areas within the firm.

CORE TASKS

• Advising on tax structuring of corporate transactions
• Drafting and negotiating transactional tax documentation for corporate acquisitions and disposals
• Advising vendors on tax implications of corporate disposals
• Advising clients and colleagues on SDLT / LBTT and VAT implications as well as general tax structuring of property transactions
• Advising on the implications of Scottish income tax
• Advising on the design and implementation of employee share incentives including implications on corporate transactions
• Presenting or assisting with property tax updates, e‑updates, client seminars and training
• Be aware of Brodies’ information security policies, and protect information assets from unauthorised access, disclosure, modification, destruction or interference at all times

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Some experience in tax, gained as a result of previous work experience, study or qualification (we will consider applicants without a legal or accountancy qualification)
• Genuine interest and enthusiasm for tax
• Takes a pragmatic and commercial approach to transactions
• Participating in and contributing to the business development of the unit, practice area and firm
• Shows understanding of clients’ needs, and tailors advice appropriately
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Communicates in a confident, clear and relaxed way
• Adapts style of communication appropriately when dealing with colleagues and clients
• Takes responsibility for their own workload, subject to supervision
• Ability to deal with competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Works to understand the team’s key clients, the industry they operate in and the challenges they face
• Keeping appraised of changes in the law and developments in the practice area

Skills

• Self-motivated and driven
• Prepared, organised and able to prioritise
• Applied knowledge
• Commercial and profit focus
• Conduct and communication skills

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