Senior Intellectual Property Valuation Specialist

Overview

In this role you will provide expert valuation for IP assets (goodwill, software, licenses, IP like trademarks and patents) across HMRC, leading on high-profile cases and complex referrals. You will engage senior stakeholders, influence outcomes, and mentor others while representing HMRC in international forums. You’ll work within the Intangibles and Intellectual Property Team, shaping valuation approaches and supporting HMRC objectives in international tax and compliance.

Pay / Benefits

• Flexible and Hybrid Working
• Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme contribution
• Generous leave allowance 25–30 days
• Alpha pension contribution by employer
• Family-friendly policies
• Coaching and development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of high-value, complex valuations
• Collaborate with HMRC groups on valuation issues (Large/Mid-sized Business, Transfer Pricing)
• Develop understanding of evolving valuation principles and coach others
• Upskill the team and act as a role model
• Represent HMRC at international forums with other tax authorities
• Engage customers on complex valuation and tax matters; negotiate to influence outcomes
• Support delivery of HMRC objectives and communicate valuation risks to senior leadership

Key requirements

• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills
• Excellent evidence-based decision-making and ability to own decisions
• Substantial IP experience within a complex valuation or international tax environment

• Stakeholder engagement
• Communication
• Influencing
• Intellectual property valuation
• Transfer pricing and international tax context
• Valuation principles for licenses, goodwill, software and IP assets

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