Associate

Skadden's European Tax practice is widely known for its work on top tier M&A. Our big-ticket global M&A deals demand market-leading expertise, and we offer best-in-class tax structuring and planning advice in both public and private M&A transactions.

We also provide a broad range of additional tax expertise at an equivalent market-leading level. We believe that this distinguishes us from other top tier firms. We are regularly instructed as stand-alone or second chair tax advisors by leading corporates and investors in tax disputes, stand-alone advisory mandates, and fund matters, and often in the most cutting-edge sectors. Our advice to clients is truly pan-European and we operate as an integrated practice without jurisdictional boundaries.

The new hire will join the London Tax team.  We are looking for an individual with 0-3 years' relevant UK post-qualification experience in the London market (or experience in a similar common law jurisdiction), although any applicants with relevant experience will be considered on their merits.  The role requires a candidate with excellent experience in servicing clients.  Excellent written communication and drafting skills are also required as well as the ability to demonstrate initiative.   They must also possess the skills to take on a high degree of responsibility. A high level of academic achievement is also required.

We pay generous rates and provide our lawyers with a highly competitive benefits package.  As of 2021, the package includes:

• Discretionary year-end bonus
• Technology allowance
• 22 days holiday and 3 personal days
• Enhanced Family Leave
• Private medical insurance (Bupa)
• Permanent health insurance (Illness/Injury)
• Life assurance
• Interest free season ticket loan
• Gym allowance

Hybrid Working

Our new hybrid work model, which remains subject to review, consists of working at least three days per week in the office (for full-time attorneys) and living within commuting distance to the office.  From 2023 our office will be at 22 Bishopsgate in the City of London. 

More information on the guidelines, including coordination of work schedules within the tax practice, can be discussed during the interview process and confirmed upon joining the firm.

Skadden has a sophisticated training programme that includes both in-house and external seminars and training sessions.  We also pride ourselves on providing our lawyers with "on-the-job" training and constructive "real-time" partner feedback.  The formal training programme includes:

• Regular  corporate, finance and litigation know-how meetings.
• Weekly and monthly training seminars and workshops for all levels covering legal topics relevant to the firm’s practice areas and skills.  These are presented by partners and associates and external specialists, QC’s and other professionals.
• Live video-links to seminars presented across Skadden’s network of offices.

Pro bono

Skadden strongly encourages its lawyers to assist, through pro bono work, those individual and groups unable to afford legal services. A number of pro bono opportunities are also available to our lawyers through our pro bono programme.  We are affiliated to LawWorks, a registered charity which supplies pro-bono projects to the firm.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Diversity, equity and inclusion are fundamental to our success as a global law firm, giving us a wealth of different perspectives from which to address our clients’ most pressing issues across a wide spectrum of industries, geographies and cultures. We strive to develop initiatives at Skadden to specifically address diversity, equity and inclusion goals — including for recruiting, professional development, attorney retention and advancement, and cross-cultural awareness — while also continually inculcating inclusion principles into the fabric of the firm. This includes ensuring that all job applicants are treated fairly regardless of, for example, age, disability, sex, race and sexual orientation as per our Equal Employment Opportunity statement.  If you require adjustments to be made during the selection process, please speak to a member of the recruitment team.