Legal Director / Senior Associate – Corporate & International Tax – 6+ pqe, DLA Piper, Leeds

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. All the offices work with each other. 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

- Opportunity to establish himself/herself in time as a partner and head of the Leeds Tax Practice
- Be comfortable advising on M&A transactions, real estate transactions, preferably some employee taxation and share schemes, and have some knowledge of international tax
- Provides a professional, quality service in a timely manner, and responds effectively to requests from internal and external clients
- Is able to work under pressure
- 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 six years' experience in a highly rated law firm private practice department or equivalent experience
- Preferably lives in or prepared to move to Leeds in time
- 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.