Description
As a Tax Litigator in HMRC's Legal Group, you will handle challenging tax appeals and undertake advocacy in the First-tier Tribunal. You will be responsible for:
- Working on a wide range of standard and complex tax appeals that require in-depth analysis of issues and interpretation of relevant legislation
- Understanding and interpreting large amounts of information to draw conclusions on litigation strategy and legal risk
- Making detailed written submissions to the Tribunal outlining HMRC's case
- Presenting hearings at the FTT and/or supporting colleagues who are presenting
- Undertaking application hearings before the FTT
- Working to and complying with Tribunal Directions
- Ensuring the Decision Maker is kept up to date and checking their witness statements
- Identifying and collating bundles of evidence for hearings and managing bundle preparation
- Attending case conferences and liaising with paralegal support
You will be expected to develop a high level of knowledge, skills, and understanding, and work as part of a fast-paced Litigation team. You will also be asked to support senior colleagues on projects and lead on wider pieces of work.
The role requires a tax or legal professional with experience in managing a portfolio of cases containing challenging tax issues. Essential skills include:
- Experience of working on challenging tax issues or legal issues
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure and manage competing workloads
In return, you will gain varied and rewarding work, strong professional development, and the chance to build your profile in a respected and supportive environment.
The salary for this role is GBP 45,544 - 55,157 per year.
Alongside your salary, HM Revenue and Customs contributes to your being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. HMRC operates both Flexible and Hybrid Working policies, allowing you to balance your work and personal commitments. We offer a generous leave allowance, starting at 25 days and increasing by a day for every year of qualifying service up to a maximum of 30 days.
Benefits include:
- Pension contributions
- Family-friendly policies
- Personal support
- Coaching and development