Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
Associate - Tax
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Associate - Tax
Opening for an Experienced Tax Associate
UK Tax Group – Freshfields
Practice and Role Summary
The UK Tax Group at Freshfields continues to excel, providing top-quality advice on:
- A broad range of high-profile, complex mandates and contentious tax matters.
The practice consistently ranks in the top tier of tax firms and is ranked Band 1 in:
- UK Tax (Chambers)
- UK Contentious Tax (Chambers)
- Europe-wide Tax (Chambers)
- Global Tax (Chambers)
Practice Distinctions
- The entire team is of high calibre—not just individual stars.
- Partners feature prominently in top tax directories.
- Many associates contribute regularly to blogs, podcasts, and thought leadership.
Opportunities
The London Tax team offers specialist advice on:
- Corporate tax (including M&A, IPOs, demergers, restructurings)
- Strong, stand-alone tax practice advising on:
- Complex tax disputes
- Advisory mandates (highest level market competition)
You will:
- Work on challenging, engaging projects.
- Progress your career.
- Gain client and international secondment opportunities.
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Key Responsibilities
Associates enjoy diverse work across multiple tax practice areas, including:
Corporate & Private Capital
- Public and private M&A (joint ventures, private capital).
- Restructurings, returns of capital.
- Tax advice on high-impacttransactions.
Finance and Restructuring
- Tax finance and restructuring solutions.
- Debt-based and equity-based transactions.
- Innovative refinancing strategies in turbulent markets.
Real Estate Tax
- Commercial real estate activity:
- Developers
- Institutional investors (lenders, fund managers).
Tax Disputes
- Representation in large-scale, multi-faceted disputes (UK and global).
- Cross-border collaborations.
- Opportunities to engage with lawyers in multiple jurisdictions.
Requirements
Candidates should:
- Be admitted as a solicitor or barrister in England and Wales.
- Demonstrate excellent technical and commercial abilities.
- Juggle high workloads and responsibility effectively.
- Be highly collaborative and communicative (oral + written).
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Non-Negotiable Values:
- Committed to exceptional client service.
- Willing to contribute to business development and knowledge management.
- Supporters of Freshfields' values and culture.
Inclusion & Workplace Commitments
Freshfields is an equal opportunities employer. All hires are based exclusively on merit.
Policy Highlights:
- Ban the Box: Applicants disclose convictions only after conditional offers.
- Convictions are assessed case-by-case (considering job relevance and circumstances).
- Offers of employment are conditional upon proof of right to work in the UK.
Freshfields Overview
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Freshfields is a global law firm, supporting: ✔ National/Multinational businesses ✔ Financial institutions ✔ Governments
Core Values
"We seek to create a better future for our clients, our people, and our communities." — Freshfields
Culture Promotes:
- Diversity of experience and strengths.
- Belonging, engagement, and excellence.
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