Lawyer - VAT Litigation

We have an opportunity for a Lawyer, working within VAT Litigation in HMRC Legal team. This is an integral part of HMRC. It is headed by the General Counsel and Solicitor and includes approximately 400 lawyers who advise on legal issues arising from HMRC's policy and operational work and conduct the Department's litigation. Our legal work is high quality and in addition to tax covers a broad range of subjects including Serious Non Compliance and Faud human rights, administrative law, European and International law, freedom of information and sometimes commercial law.

We are looking for a Litigation Lawyer based in either Stratford or Manchester until 31st March 2027. Ideally the person would work full time but for an exceptional candidate 3 or 4 days a week might be a possibility. This role will be on our VAT team therefore you must show you have extensive litigation experience, with experience of Tax/ VAT being a bonus, however not an essential requirement.

Skills and experience

We are looking for an intellectually capable, highly motivated Lawyer with powerful oral and written communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills.

You will need solid legal professional skills, including the following essential requirements:

• Reliable legal judgement and appreciation of legal risk
• Sound analysis of issues, using secure legal research
• Making evidence-based decisions
• Managing a quality service for clients
• It is beneficial you have extensive litigation experience, with experience of Tax/ VAT being a bonus, however not an essential requirement.

Previous public sector experience preferred.

Our Values

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact your designated recruiter to request accommodation.