Tax Disputes Litigator

3 weeks ago


London Area, United Kingdom Joseph Hage Aaronson LLP Full time

Tax Disputes Litigator


Overview


Joseph Hage Aaronson LLP is an exciting litigation practice specialising in tax disputes, commercial litigation and international arbitration. We act on a wide range of domestic and international disputes, advising a mixture of multinational corporations, HNWIs and entrepreneurial businesses.


We combine the qualities of a traditional law firm with that of a Chambers. Solicitors and barristers, with their distinctive training and experience, work closely as an integrated team from the beginning of every case. We strive to meet our clients’ aims, whether via litigation, arbitration, mediation or settlement.


Our firm comprises renowned practitioners and leading silks, and specialises in the highest quality and most complex cases.


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The Role


We are looking for an ambitious and bright Tax Litigation Associate to join our busy legal practice. We encourage applications from barristers at the independent bar as well as solicitors in established law firms.


This is a fantastic role for a self-motivated and autonomous tax litigator, who may be seeking a different environment than the usual large corporate law firm, or to move away from the independent bar. You will work closely with fee earners at all levels within our established commercial litigation team. The level of responsibility and exposure to high-level work is unusually high at JHA.



Key Responsibilities


  • clients on a broad range of tax disputes and investigations – including VAT, fraud, tax avoidance/evasion, Kittel, Ablessio, and penalties.
  • on various appeals to the First Tier Tribunal, Upper Tribunal and Court of Appeal.
  • notes and opinions, interviewing witnesses, drafting witness statements, preparing evidence, drafting applications, pleadings, correspondence etc.
  • excellent standards of client care, in a professional and pleasant manner.
  • rapport and maintaining good working relationships with colleagues, clients, and external organisations.
  • consistent, accurate and high-quality work.
  • a willingness to be involved, driven by the desire to learn and continuously to develop yourself.



Skills and Qualifications


  • academic qualifications from a highly regarded university (or equivalent).
  • and qualified as a barrister or solicitor in the United Kingdom, ideally at least 4 years’ Call/PQE.
  • in tax litigation at a reputable firm – ideally experience of FTT and onward appeals, as well as Judicial Review applications and High Court.
  • experience (UT, CoA, UKSC for example) would be advantageous.
  • verbal and written communication skills, organisation skills, and attention to detail.
  • to be part of a forward-thinking, fast-paced and dynamic firm.
  • with a hands-on attitude and an enthusiasm for engaging in a wide breadth of duties.



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Please note: we will not accept applications or approaches from recruiters, regardless of prior or current terms of business with any recruitment agency. Any unsolicited profiles or names, in any format or channel, to any member of our firm, will be deemed to fall outside any terms and/or conditions with the company.



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