Senior Tax Associate

About us

Taylor Wessing is a global law firm that serves the world's most innovative people and businesses. Deeply embedded within our sectors, we work closely together with our clients to crack complex problems, enabling ideas and aspirations to thrive. Together we challenge expectation and create extraordinary results. By shaping the conversation in our sectors, we enable our clients to unlock growth, protect innovation and accelerate ambition. 

With 1250+ lawyers, 350+ partners, 26 offices and 16 jurisdictions we are looking to expand our Tax and Incentives (Ireland)  team, with the addition of a Senior Tax Associate.

Position summary

Our Dublin office specializes in providing innovative tax advice to our diverse client base, including multinational corporations, financial institutions, and private individuals. We are seeking an Irish qualified Corporate Tax Associate to join our expanding team.

Position responsibilities

• Advise clients on a variety of complex corporate tax matters, including cross-border transactions, mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, and financing arrangements.
• Provide guidance on tax-efficient structuring for business operations and investments.
• Assist with the preparation and negotiation of transaction documents from a tax perspective.
• Conduct detailed research on domestic and international tax legislation to support client strategies.
• Advise private clients on domestic and cross-border tax and succession planning.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams within the firm to deliver integrated legal solutions that address clients’ commercial objectives.
• Liaise with the Irish Revenue Commissioners and other tax authorities as needed.
• Develop materials for client presentations or pitches related to corporate or indirect tax issues.
• Contribute to the firm's publications or submissions on changes in tax policy or legislation.

Experience, skills, and qualifications

• Qualified solicitor in Ireland with a current practicing certificate from the Law Society of Ireland.
• Qualified, or part-qualified, chartered tax advisor is an advantage.
• 3-5 years of post-qualification experience specializing in corporate taxation or private client tax within a reputable law firm.
• Strong technical knowledge of Irish tax law and an awareness of key international tax principles (e.g., OECD guidelines).
• Excellent drafting skills coupled with meticulous attention to detail.
• Proven analytical abilities and problem-solving skills when dealing with complex tax issues.

Exceptional communication skills capable of clearly explaining intricate tax concepts to clients from non-tax backgrounds