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).
- Qualified as a barrister or solicitor in the United Kingdom.
- We are ideally seeking candidates with 3+ years’ Call/PQE, as well as with 6+ years’ Call/PQE.
- Experience 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.
- Willingness to be part of a forward-thinking, fast-paced and dynamic firm.
- A hands-on attitude and an enthusiasm for engaging in a wide breadth of duties.
If you have any questions, you can contact the recruitment team via recruitment@jha.com
