Deals Tax, Infra Senior Associate

About the role:

Our Deals Tax team works closely with our Deals practice to advise on the tax implications of a variety of deals projects including; Business Recovery Services, Real Assets & Credit and Mergers and Acquisitions. Part of the wider Corporate Tax network, we're committed to driving collaboration and cross-working across specialities to drive innovation and success as we service clients all over the world.

This growth role will be positioned within the specialist energy & Infrastructure sub-team and you will be part of a hardworking, fun and growing team eager to support you as you build up your skills and experience in Deals Tax and Energy & Infrastructure and will look to sponsor you as you progress your career within the team.

You will have the opportunity to work on relevant, high profile, domestic and international transactions across a multitude of energy and infrastructure sectors e.g. regulated utilities, transport, renewable and alternative / new energy (wind farms, solar, electric vehicle infrastructure, energy from waste), technology infrastructure (e.g. data centres, fibre) and many more.

What your days will look like:

• Perform Tax Due Diligence reviews which involve looking at existing and potential tax issues, tax compliance and tax risks for clients wishing to sell/acquire businesses; articulating the impact and advising clients on how to approach any risks as part of the deal process.
• Provide Tax Structuring advice to help clients operate their business in the most tax efficient manner e.g. devising tax efficient acquisition and disposal steps for clients buying/selling businesses and implications of withholding tax, corporation tax and payroll taxes.
• Tax Modelling, review the key tax assumptions within financial models to help our clients make informed economic decisions and shape their business strategy.
• Pre and post deal services, including assisting clients with pre-acquisition re-structuring and implementing new tax planning ideas.
• Support the team with business development initiatives including, preparation of client proposals, market updates and technical workshops and training.

This role is for you if:

• Experience of building internal and external relationships and networks
• An ability to plan and deliver work against tight deadlines
• Developed communication skills, specifically in negotiating with and influencing others
• Ability to work well in a team
• Experience in handling multiple complex projects and deadlines simultaneously

• Familiarity with;
  • Tax Due Diligence Reviews, Vendor Assistance, Tax Structuring Advice, Tax modelling
  • Funds flow, Management tax planning, Sale & Purchase review service
  • Post deal implementation services
  • PFI deal structuring and modelling advice
  • Transaction tax advice on deals

What you will receive from us:

No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our benefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions.

We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.