VAT ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, M&A, London : 80 – 105k guide

Overview

In this role you will lead VAT-focused M&A consulting within a Partner-led team, supporting high‑value private equity and real estate transactions in the UK and Europe. You will collaborate across M&A and Real Estate specialists, shaping VAT strategy and delivery for complex deals. The position sits in a growing, dynamic environment that values talent development and cross-functional impact. You will drive project delivery and client impact while contributing to the firm’s growth in this priority area.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working (typically three days in the office)
• market rate salary (80,000–105,000)

Responsibilities

• lead VAT-focused M&A advisory within a partner-led team
• manage and deliver VAT-related work on high-value transactions
• collaborate with M&A and Real Estate specialists across UK and Europe
• drive project management and client-facing consulting activities
• support growth and development of junior teams and talent
• contribute to strategic initiatives within the VAT M&A practice

Key requirements

• UK VAT career consulting background (essential)
• VAT experience in the M&A sector (ideally)
• ability to work in a fast-paced, client-facing environment
• experience on private equity and real estate transactions (preferred)

• strong project management
• client-facing consulting skills
• energetic and adaptable in a varied environment
• team collaboration and leadership
• VAT advisory in M&A
• tax consulting for private equity and real estate transactions

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