Associate - Tax

About Walkers

Walkers is a premier international law and professional services firm specializing in legal, corporate, and fiduciary services for global corporations, financial institutions, capital market participants, and investment fund managers. With a robust global footprint spanning the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, we provide expertise on laws of Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Ireland, and Jersey.

Our culture respects our professionals' intelligence and empowers them to perform consistently and excel. Diversity is a foundational strength, with a workforce representing numerous languages, jurisdictions, and cultures, enabling us to reflect our clients’ perspectives and remain aligned with global market dynamics.

Role Overview

We are looking to hire a recently qualified lawyer or accountant who has completed or is pursuing the AITI Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA) qualifications to join our expanding Tax team in Dublin. This role offers a promising career path in a forward-thinking, top-tier financial services law firm, with extensive and relevant training provided.

Our Tax group advises a broad spectrum of domestic and multinational clients—including corporations and financial institutions—on financial and commercial transactions such as debt capital markets, corporate taxation, investment funds, aircraft leasing, mergers and acquisitions, cross-border tax planning, and real estate.

As an Associate, you will collaborate closely with tax partners on diverse technical tax matters, providing client advice independently and in partnership with other practice groups. The firm emphasizes continuous training, mentoring, and professional growth within a supportive, team-based environment.

Reporting Structure

This position reports directly to the Head of Tax.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified lawyer or accountant with between newly qualified (NQ) and 4 years post-qualified experience (PQE).
• Completion or ongoing progress with the AITI Chartered Tax Adviser exams.
• Prior exposure to financial services and tax work within a reputable law or accounting firm.
• Strong academic track record and passion for tax technical knowledge.
• Excellent skills in drafting and preparing documents.
• Commercially astute with a measured approach to solving problems.
• Self-motivated yet collaborative team player.
• Dedication to diligent work and effective communication with colleagues and clients.
• Experience in financial services tax within a law firm context is beneficial but not essential.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary package.
• Discretionary annual bonuses.
• 25 days of paid annual leave.
• Flexible Agile Working Policy.
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Pension scheme participation.
• Life assurance and income protection options.
• Participation in Taxsaver and Bike to Work initiatives.
• Coverage of professional membership fees.
• Active social committee for employee engagement.
• Employee assistance program and wellness initiatives.

Diversity and Inclusion

Walkers is committed to maintaining an inclusive workplace where all employees feel respected and empowered to be authentic. Diversity fuels innovation and collaboration, enhancing client service and opportunities for staff advancement. We uphold equal opportunity employment policies and embrace all individuals regardless of gender, ethnicity, nationality, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.