Tax Lawyer (Corporate Practice)

Manchester | Hybrid/Remote Options Available

Join LegalVision, a modern commercial law firm designed for ambitious lawyers and in-house teams who want to work smarter, faster, and more collaboratively.

Through our innovative fixed-fee legal membership model, we deliver unlimited legal support to SMEs and in-house teams, combining custom-built technology with expert legal advice to provide a seamless client experience. With offices and operations across the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand, LegalVision offers an exciting platform for lawyers looking to do high-quality work in a progressive and high-growth environment.

If you're looking for a role where you can work on complex matters, deepen your expertise, and be part of a business that is reshaping the legal industry, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

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About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Tax Lawyer to join our thriving Corporate Practice in Manchester.

In this position, you will advise a broad portfolio of small and medium-sized business clients on a wide range of tax issues. You will also collaborate closely with our Corporate, Employment, and Commercial Leasing teams, helping to deliver joined-up, commercially focused tax advice across a variety of transactions and business matters.

This opportunity is ideal for a well-rounded and adaptable lawyer who enjoys a fast-moving environment and wants to continue building both their technical expertise and commercial capability within a supportive, collaborative team.

While our preference is for the successful candidate to be based in our Manchester office, we are open to considering remote working arrangements, including candidates based in London, for the right individual.

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What You’ll Be Doing

As part of the role, you will be involved in a varied and interesting mix of advisory, transactional, and client-facing work, including:

• Advising on corporate tax matters, including:

• Business structuring

• M&A transactions

• Corporate restructurings

• Joint ventures

• EIS/SEIS

• EMI option schemes

• Investment structures

• Providing advice on trust structures and preparing the associated legal documentation

• Delivering expert guidance on IR35 and employment tax, including:

• Off-payroll working rules

• Contractor status assessments

• Workforce structuring considerations

• Advising on SDLT issues, particularly in relation to corporate and leasing transactions

• Supporting clients with international expansion, including:

• Transfer pricing considerations

• Permanent establishment issues

• Advising on VAT liability and compliance

• Managing HMRC objections and appeals

• Building and maintaining strong client relationships

• Contributing to business development initiatives, including:

• Webinars

• Written content

• Other profile-raising activities

• Mentoring and supporting junior team members

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What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a confident, commercially minded lawyer who can work autonomously while also contributing positively to a collaborative team culture.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales

• 5+ years’ PQE in corporate tax

• Strong transactional tax experience

• Demonstrable expertise in IR35 / employment tax

• Experience advising on SDLT, particularly in a leasing context

• Excellent technical legal skills

• Strong commercial awareness

• Clear and confident communication skills

• The ability to manage client relationships independently

• A genuine interest in supporting SMEs and working in a dynamic, modern legal environment

Experience in **general corporate work** and/or advising **SME clients** will be highly advantageous.

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Why Join LegalVision?

At LegalVision, you’ll be part of a business that is challenging traditional legal models and creating a better way of working for both clients and lawyers.

What you can expect:

• A forward-thinking workplace with genuine progression opportunities for high performers

• Exposure to high-quality, varied, and complex work

• A friendly and collaborative culture

• A modern office in Ancoats

• Hybrid and remote working flexibility

• 25 days’ annual leave (excluding bank holidays)

• Enhanced maternity pay

• Contractual sick pay

• Paid volunteering leave

• Birthday leave

• Private medical insurance (after probation)

• An annual budget for external learning and development

• Regular team socials and events

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Who Thrives Here

This role will suit someone who enjoys working in a business that moves quickly, values innovation, and empowers its lawyers to take ownership of their work and development.

If you are ambitious, commercially astute, and excited by the idea of helping shape the future of legal services while building a rewarding career, we would love to hear from you.

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Apply Now

If this opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, please submit your application as soon as possible.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and the vacancy will close once the role has been filled. We encourage early applications to avoid missing out.

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Recruitment Agencies

Please note: LegalVision does not accept unsolicited CVs from recruiters and will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited applications.