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Tax Focused Commercial Litigation Senior Associate

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Legal
  • Birmingham

AI generated summary

  • You must be a UK qualified lawyer with 6-8 years' PQE in tax professional negligence, possess strong communication and case management skills, and demonstrate teamwork and a commitment to quality.
  • You will handle tax professional negligence claims, related commercial disputes, rescission claims, judicial reviews of HMRC actions, and Part 8 claims against HMRC in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

  • UK qualified lawyer between 6-8 years' PQE with understanding and experience of tax professional negligence claims.
  • Excellent communication skills;
  • An ability to build relationships with clients, witnesses, counsel and experts;
  • Enthusiastic team player with a commitment to quality and client care;
  • Excellent case management skills; and
  • Strong academics.

Responsibilities

  • The role will involve working across our busy and profitable contentious tax practice but we expect the majority of time to be spent on tax professional negligence claims.
  • The work mix will also likely include working on:
  • Related commercial disputes;
  • Rescission and rectification claims;
  • Judicial Review of HMRC actions; and
  • Part 8 claims against HMRC.

FAQs

What is the main focus of the Senior Associate position?

The main focus of the Senior Associate position is on tax professional negligence claims, along with related commercial disputes, rescission and rectification claims, judicial reviews of HMRC actions, and Part 8 claims against HMRC.

What qualifications are required for this role?

The role requires a UK qualified lawyer with 6-8 years' PQE, specifically with an understanding and experience of tax professional negligence claims.

Is there a focus on work-life balance at Fieldfisher?

Yes, Fieldfisher values a healthy respect for work-life balance and promotes a friendly and open working environment.

What benefits does Fieldfisher offer to employees?

Fieldfisher offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes private health insurance, life assurance, income protection, flexi-gym discounts, season ticket loans, bike-to-work loans, and more.

Where is the Fieldfisher Birmingham office located?

The Fieldfisher Birmingham office is located in Blythe Park, Solihull, which allows for a more relaxed working environment away from the hustle and bustle of the city center.

What opportunities for personal development does Fieldfisher provide?

Fieldfisher provides bespoke support for personal development through structured career planning, training for professional development qualifications, and the opportunity to work collaboratively across different areas of the firm.

How is diversity and inclusion addressed at Fieldfisher?

Fieldfisher actively works towards removing accessibility barriers and maximizing disability and neurodiversity inclusion throughout their recruitment processes, ensuring confidentiality for all discussions regarding accessibility requirements.

Are there social events or clubs for employees at Fieldfisher?

Yes, Fieldfisher hosts various clubs and networks for employees, including quiz nights, a book club, choir, fitness challenges, and other inclusive events with charity partners.

What is the recruitment process for this position?

Interested candidates should enter their email address on the job advert and press the 'apply now' button to submit their CV. The recruitment process is ongoing, and applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the role is filled.

A law firm built around people

Law
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1989
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Fieldfisher is an enterprising European law firm built around people. We have market-leading practices in our four key sectors of energy and natural resources, technology, financial services and life sciences. Fieldfisher helps clients keep pace with an unpredictable and continually evolving world, with a sector-diverse team of specialist dispute resolution lawyers on hand to assist with conflicts, whatever the size or subject matter. Our network spans over 1,500 people across 25 international offices, all of which offer clients highly commercial, pragmatic advice. We are based in Belgium, China, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Spain, the UK and the US. Fieldfisher was highly commended for its approach to legal services in the European FT Innovative Lawyers Awards 2019.

Culture & Values

  • Putting People First means colleagues, clients and communities at the forefront of all we do, wherever we are, whoever we are.

  • Embracing ESG means we collectively recognise our role in leaving things better than we found them.

  • Collaboration as the catalyst for success, means it is up to all of us to do the right thing, at the right time in the right way.

Benefits

  • Cycle to Work scheme

  • Dental insurance*

  • Discounted gym memberships

  • Employee assistance programme

  • Eye tests

  • Flu vaccination

  • Health cash plan*

  • Private medical insurance (incl. dependents)*