Job Description

We are a leading international law and professional services firm providing legal, corporate and fiduciary services to global corporations, financial institutions, capital market participants and investment fund managers. With a global presence spanning the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we advise on the laws of Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Ireland and Jersey.

We treat everyone as the intelligent professional they are. Our approach is to trust and empower our people to deliver consistently, and enable them to succeed. Diversity is our secret weapon – it’s the sheer breadth of Walkers people that makes us who we are – gathered from across the globe and fluent in languages, jurisdictions and cultures that help us to mirror our clients and keep our own thinking in tune with the world in which we operate.

The Role

Walkers is currently seeking to recruit a recently qualified lawyer or accountant who has completed or is in the process of completing the AITI Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA) exams to join their busy and growing Tax group in Dublin. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a progressive market leading financial services law firm and obtain excellent market relevant training.

The Walkers Tax team advise domestic and international corporations and financial institutions on a wide range of financial and commercial transactions, including debt capital markets, general corporate tax, investment funds, aircraft leasing, mergers and acquisitions, cross border tax planning, and real estate work.

In this role, you will work closely with the tax partners on a diverse range of tax technical matters. The role will involve assisting in advising clients directly and in conjunction with other practice groups and will include ongoing training, mentoring and support. This is an excellent opportunity to work in an internationally focused, professional organisation which places huge emphasis on continuous professional development, mentoring and career development within a collegiate team-based environment.

Reporting

The role will report to the Head of Tax

Requirements

Applicants must be a qualified lawyer or accountant (NQ to 1-3 years PQE) and have passed or be in the process of completing their CTA exams and have relevant experience working in tax in a recognised law or accounting practice.

Suitable candidates will be able to demonstrate:

• Strong academic credentials;
• Strong tax technical skills and a passion for learning;
• Excellent drafting skills;
• Commercial awareness;
• A calm and measured approach to problem solving;
• Ability to work on own initiative but also as part of a team;
• A willingness to work hard;
• An ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and clients;
• Previous financial services tax experience within a law firm is an advantage but is not a necessity.

Benefits

We offer excellent progression opportunities along with a competitive remuneration package and benefits including:

• Competitive salary;
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme;
• 25 days annual leave;
• Agile Working Policy;
• Health insurance cover;
• Pension scheme;
• Life Assurance;
• Income Protection;
• Taxsaver and Bike to Work schemes;
• Professional Membership Fees;
• Social Committee;
• Employee Assistance Programme;
• Wellness programme

About Walkers

Walkers is a leading international financial services law firm. We provide integrated and market leading Irish legal, tax, listing and professional services solutions to domestic and international financial institutions, investment managers, private equity groups and corporations. The firm has a considerable global presence with ten offices (Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Dubai, Hong Kong, Guernsey, Ireland, Jersey, London and Singapore), 120 partners and 1000+ staff providing a 24/7 service to its clients who are at the cutting edge of capital markets, aviation finance, investment funds and cross-border finance. We believe our people are our competitive advantage. To be the leading international financial services law firm in the market, we aim to recruit, empower, develop and retain the best people in the market and provide opportunities for success.

Walkers Ireland has consistently been one of Ireland fastest growing law firms. We currently have in excess of 190 employees in our Dublin office, and we are continuing to grow at a rapid pace.

At Walkers, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can feel comfortable, happy and confident to be themselves. We believe that a diverse and inclusive business is more collaborative and innovative and provides great opportunity for our staff which in turn, allows us to better serve the needs of our clients. Additionally, we actively encourage participation in internal committees such as Corporate & Social Responsibility and Diversity and Inclusion along with other firm wide initiatives.

Walkers is an equal opportunities employer.

Walkers global is an equal opportunity employer. Equality and diversity are key to our global identity and an integral part of our goal to continue being an employer of choice. We are committed to a work environment that supports all individuals irrespective of gender, ethnicity, nationality, race, religion, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. We make every effort to ensure that employment opportunities are open and accessible to all purely on the basis of personal ability.