Legal Director / Senior Associate – Corporate & International Tax – 7+ pqe, 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.

Key areas of responsibility
- Provides a professional, quality service in a timely manner, and responds effectively to requests from internal and external clients
- Recognises and seizes opportunities for the firm, including repeat business
- 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
- Works co-operatively in a team, sharing information and knowledge
- Manages time effectively and efficiently, and actively communicates with others
- Seeks to manage own utilisation wherever possible in order to meet individual and team targets

Experience and characteristics
- At least seven years' experience in a highly rated law firm private practice department or equivalent experience
- Extensive corporate tax , M&A, reorganisations, and international tax work experience
- Stays current on key legal and business developments and news
- Strong interpersonal people skills with the ability to engage effectively with a large and diverse external client base
- Demonstrable interest in marketing and business development and a desire to help drive the practice forward
- Experience and confidence in taking a lead role on transactional work and international projects
- A following is not essential