Tax Litigation Associate

Job description

We are working with a market leading insurance underwriter seeking to hire a Tax Lawyer in London. Combining over 100 years’ collective experience of M&A deals, this is an exciting opportunity to be part of one of the worlds leading insurance underwriter.

What is the role?

This is an opportunity with a market leading international insurance underwriter for an experienced Tax Lawyer seeking to build a career in the Insurance space whilst still utilising their legal experience.

What will you be doing?

• Reviewing and negotiating tax insurance policy wordings on UK and US transactions.
• Responding to insured counsel comments and proposed amendments to policy language
• Drafting bespoke endorsements, exclusions, limitations, and tax-specific coverage provisions
• Advising underwriters internally on wording risk and legal interpretation issue
• Stress-testing wording against potential claims scenarios and litigation outcomes
• Helping maintain and update precedent wordings, clause libraries, and internal knowledge resources
• Comparing UK and US policy structures and ensuring consistency across jurisdictions
• Working closely with tax underwriters and claims teams on complex technical points
• Assessing whether requested wording changes materially alter the insurer’s risk position
• Analysing transaction documents (SPAs, disclosure letters, tax deeds, structuring memos)

What do you need to apply?

• 5+ years of tax experience from a law firm or equivalent in-house role.
• Strong tax technical knowledge (UK, US, or cross-border transaction tax)
• Advanced drafting and redlining skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deal-driven environment without compromising on quality.

If you have any further questions please contact sam.brady@angove.com.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

02-06-2026

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