U.S. Tax Associate / Counsel

Job description

An elite U.S. Law firm is seeking a U.S. Tax Associate or Senior Associate to join its London office in Q2. This role sits within a highly regarded cross-border tax practice with a strong sovereign and private capital focus, advising on complex inbound U.S. Investments, fund structuring, sponsor-side transactions, and private credit matters.

The team acts for sovereign wealth funds, institutional investors, and leading sponsors on sophisticated, high-value transactions across multiple asset classes.

The Role

You will play a central role in advising on technically demanding, commercially significant cross-border matters, including:

Sovereign & Institutional Investor Advisory

• Advising sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, and other state-linked institutional investors on U.S. Tax aspects of cross-border investments.
• Structuring tax-efficient inbound investments into the United States across a range of asset classes.
• Providing guidance on FIRPTA, ECI, withholding regimes, treaty access, and blocker structures.
• Advising on U.S. Tax compliance and reporting considerations for sovereign and quasi-sovereign entities.

Inbound M&A (U.S.-Facing)

• Leading U.S. Tax structuring for inbound acquisitions of U.S. Targets.
• Advising on acquisition financing structures, hybrid instruments, and repatriation planning.
• Conducting U.S. Tax due diligence and negotiating tax provisions in transaction documentation.
• Coordinating closely with corporate, finance, and regulatory teams on cross-border deal execution.

Fund Structuring & Private Capital

• Structuring U.S. And offshore private funds with a focus on tax-efficient solutions for global LP bases.
• Advising on GP/LP structuring, carried interest, and management incentive arrangements.
• Designing and implementing master-feeder and parallel fund structures.
• Advising on UBTI, effectively connected income, and investor-specific structuring considerations.

Sponsor-Side & Yield Strategies

• Advising sponsors on yield-focused platforms and structured return strategies.
• Structuring investments in private credit, hybrid capital, preferred equity, and structured finance products.
• Counselling on the tax implications of debt funds and alternative credit vehicles.
• Advising on cross-border withholding, interest deductibility, and anti-hybrid considerations.

Private Credit & Financing Transactions

• Structuring private credit investments and cross-border lending arrangements.
• Advising on fund-level and asset-level leverage.
• Providing tax input on CLO-style vehicles, structured lending platforms, and secondary credit transactions.
• Supporting refinancing, restructuring, and exit strategies from a U.S. Tax perspective.

Collaboration & Leadership

• Working closely with corporate, funds, and finance teams across London and U.S. Offices.
• Supervising junior lawyers and contributing to internal knowledge development.
• Participating in client development initiatives and maintaining strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• U.S. JD and admission to at least one U.S. State bar.
• 4–8+ years’ experience at a leading international law firm.
• Strong technical grounding in cross-border U.S. Tax structuring.
• Experience advising sovereign investors and/or major institutional sponsors preferred.
• Deep familiarity with inbound M&A and private fund structuring.
• Commercially astute, proactive, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced international environment.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and client management skills.

Benefits

• Salary: £225,000–£320,000+ (depending on experience)
• Clear and well-defined progression pathway.
• Exposure to premium, market-leading cross-border transactions.
• Opportunity to work within a highly regarded sovereign and private capital practice.

If you are interested in this position, and you meet the requirements of the role, please click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Alex Pendleton for a confidential discussion.

Our advertisements use salary and experience as a guide only. Interlink Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer.

*Please Note: Due to the high volume of applications we are currently receiving we are unable to contact applicants who have been unsuccessful.

Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English