US Tax Associate – NQ+, DLA Piper, London

DLA Piper's Team provides the full range of tax services that address the challenges of international commerce and business operations. With more than 300 tax advisors in offices throughout the world, we help companies address the complex challenges of international commerce and business operations as well as manage and resolve tax disputes. With the ongoing implementation of the BEPS Actions and increasing complexity of tax legislation, companies operating in the global economy experience complex tax issues which require a coordinated global delivery of services incorporating both knowledge of national legislation, as well as the appropriate international perspective. Our global tax group also assists clients in structuring a wide range of transactions, from private equity deals to corporate acquisitions and disposals. Our tax lawyers draw upon the experience of colleagues in numerous areas of law, including intellectual property and technology, corporate and finance, real estate, projects, employment and employee benefits. The DLA international Tax Team has the motto "One team, no borders" and we are increasingly close to each other.

The UK Tax Team has offices in London, Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester and also works on a "One UK" basis, as a team. We are a close knit group. We support three areas of DLA Piper practice, namely working with our clients and colleagues on international tax projects, working with the lawyers in the UK groups, such as in corporate, IP and real estate on transactional work, and adding value to the Sectors in which the firm operates. This leads to a varied range of business tax work.

A newly qualified U.S. attorney sought, with bar admission received or pending, to practise U.S. tax law on the U.S. tax desk in London. Our practice is wide-ranging and we act for sophisticated and interesting clients. We are active in: cross-border M&A; advising institutional investors when entering private investment funds; U.S. tax disclosure for capital markets transactions; automatic exchange of tax information; and supporting the London fund formation practice. We are part of the London Tax Team, and work closely together with our UK tax colleagues and the other members of our highly ranked global tax team.

Key areas of responsibility
- Applicant would work directly with senior partner in charge
- Builds and develops own network of internal and external contacts
- Awareness of business development initiatives in the department and identifies ways to contribute
- Exhibits behaviour consistent with the firm's values and builds relationships based on respect, trust and integrity
- Maintains a controlled, objective and flexible approach under pressure
- Takes ownership for achieving agreed objectives

Experience and characteristics
- Excellent legal writing and analytical skills demanded
- Genuine interest in U.S. tax law must be demonstrated by law school coursework and summer job choices
- Applications from UK-trained solicitors with U.S. Tax LLM degree are welcomed, and interest in practising both U.S. and UK tax can be accommodated