Corporate Tax Associate

Corporate Tax Associate - Leading International Practice - Birmingham/hybrid working Are you a corporate tax lawyer ready to step up into a national, deal-driven practice where your technical skills are valued, your development is supported, and your career path is clear? This award-winning law firm-ranked as one of the UK's Best Places to Work-is looking for a bright, commercially minded tax associate to join its growing Birmingham-based team. You'll advise top-tier clients on headline-grabbing transactions, with genuine scope to progress to Legal Director and beyond. The Opportunity Working as part of a 90+ strong national Corporate, Finance & Tax Group, you'll advise on the tax aspects of complex, high-value transactions for major corporates, private equity houses, funds, and financial institutions. Clients include Blackstone, ASDA, Meta, BioNTech, and Rothesay Life-so the work is fast-paced, cutting-edge, and commercially significant. You'll be involved in:

• National and international M&A, disposals, and corporate restructurings
• Strategic tax planning and deal structuring
• Group reorganisations and balance sheet engineering
• Private funds and joint ventures
• Employee share schemes and management incentives
• Public market transactions including IPOs and secondary fundraisings
• This is a technically stimulating role where you'll collaborate with colleagues across the firm and contribute to shaping tax strategy on key deals.

What You'll Bring

• 2+ years' PQE in corporate tax (in private practice or in-house)
• A strong technical grounding in transactional tax
• Commercial insight and client-facing experience
• Experience in private equity or fund structuring (a plus, not essential)
• A collaborative mindset, and interest in mentoring and sharing knowledge
• Enthusiasm for contributing to team initiatives, training, and business development

What's In It for You?

• A clear, supported pathway to Legal Director and Partnership
• The chance to work on market-shaping deals with prestigious clients
• A culture that prioritises collaboration, flexibility, and growth
• National and cross-border exposure, with high levels of autonomy

· Benefits include:

• Hybrid working (2-3 days in office)
• 25+ days annual leave + option to buy extra
• Private medical insurance (with family cover options)
• Excellent pension and life assurance
• 3-month sabbatical every 5 years
• On-site restaurant and modern Birmingham office space
• Funded CTA or relevant tax qualifications
• Health, wellbeing, and mentoring programmes

This is a thriving, nationally respected tax team that's expanding due to consistent growth and a strong deal pipeline. The team is investing in the future-with a genuine commitment to your development, visibility, and career progression. If you're looking for complex work, high-level client interaction, and a platform to grow, this role is the next logical step in your career. For a confidential conversation or to apply, get in touch with Donna Jones at BCL Legal today.