Tax Associate

Job title

Associate

Department

Business Services - Tax

Our Purpose

To forge long-term relationships that have a positive impact on our people, our clients, our business partners, and our community.

Our Commitment to Our People

We do not think there is a magic formula to the Higgs culture. The key is to listen to and respect our people. If we take care of our people and our people take care of our clients, then everything we want as a firm will take care of itself. We are friendly and open to new ideas.

Our Core Values

Higgs core values are “CLEAR” – Care, Legacy, Excellence, Authenticity, Relationships

Role Purpose

We are seeking a talented and commercially minded Corporate Tax Solicitor to join our dynamic team. This role is ideal for someone who is looking to develop their career in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

You will work closely with our Corporate, Real Estate, and Private Client teams, advising on a wide range of tax matters including corporate transactions, restructuring, property deals, and employee incentives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert tax advice on corporate transactions including M&A, joint ventures, and reorganisations.
• Advise on property-related tax issues including SDLT, VAT, and capital allowances.
• Support clients with employee share schemes and incentive arrangements.
• Assist with tax planning for high-net-worth individuals and owner-managed businesses.
• Draft and review tax-related documentation and clauses in commercial agreements.
• Liaise with HMRC and other professional advisors as needed.

Person Specification

• Commercial awareness and ability to deliver practical, solution-focused advice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive approach to client service and business development.
• Experience working collaboratively across departments.

Technical Knowledge

• Ideally technical knowledge across a broad range of UK tax matters.

What We Offer You

Our benefits reflect our commitment to your development, wellbeing and work-life balance. Click here to discover more

Higgs offers hybrid working wherever possible. Our Higgs’ Best FIT (flexible, inclusive, together) principles are designed to ensure that people can complete their best work from the most appropriate location. If you are looking to work flexibly then let us know and we will do what we can to accommodate your request.

We also encourage a ‘dress for your diary’ approach which means dressing in a manner appropriate for your schedule or the specific appointments you have on any given day.

Equal Opportunities

Higgs LLP is proud to be a signatory of The Law Society’s Diversity, Inclusion Charter and a Disability Confident Committed Employer. These commitments reflect our dedication to building a workplace that is inclusive, accessible, and welcoming to all. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities.

As part of our Disability Confident commitment, we offer a guaranteed interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role and choose to opt into the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

We are also committed to ensuring that all applicants can fully participate in the recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know by contacting us at recruitment@higgsllp.co.uk

We recognise that inclusion is an ongoing journey, and we regularly review and publish our diversity data, which can be accessed here.

People Driven. Legal Excellence.