BCL is a top-tier law firm specialising in business crime, tax investigations, regulatory enforcement, and serious and general crime. We are consistently top-ranked by Chambers & Partners, including in the Tax Fraud: Contentious category, as well as The Legal 500, and the firm is also recognised in The Times Best Law Firms, Who’s Who Legal and in GIR’s list of the world’s leading investigations firms. We provide discreet, effective and expert advice to clients, including companies, public bodies, public figures, senior executives and high net worth individuals.
We are currently seeking to recruit a first-rate lawyer to join our Tax Litigation & Investigations department. Careers with us involve working on stimulating, complex and high-profile cases, with all the benefits of working for a leading boutique firm, including hybrid working and a supportive and friendly team of specialist lawyers at the forefront of this area of the law.
This is an exciting chance to join the firm at a time of development and growth. The department is experiencing significant expansion, driven by an increase in work relating to tax tribunal cases, alongside a growing volume of high profile civil and criminal tax investigations. This presents an excellent opportunity for career progression and exposure to complex, technically challenging matters.
The successful candidate will have:
- 3 to 5 years’ PQE, with experience representing taxpayers in enquiries and investigations opened by HMRC;
- expertise in both civil and criminal tax investigations, including Code of Practice 8 and Code of Practice 9 matters;
- strong technical knowledge of direct and indirect taxes and duties;
- experience advising on complex tax issues;
- experience advising and representing clients in criminal investigations by HMRC or other investigative bodies;
- experience of acting in cases before the tax tribunal is preferred;
- the ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure, managing a varied caseload;
- excellent communication and drafting skills, with a high level of attention to detail;
- enthusiasm, professionalism, and a motivation to deliver the highest levels of client care; and
- a strong academic background.
The salary for the role will be commensurate with experience and aligned with industry standards, and is complemented by an attractive employee benefit package.
We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to continuing to increase our staff diversity.