Senior Manager Tax - Real Estate - 18month FTC

OverviewSenior Manager Tax - Real Estate - 18 month FTC at Legal and General

Legal and General (LandG) is a leading UK financial services group and major global investor. We are one of the world’s largest asset managers and provide asset origination capabilities that underpin our retirement and protection solutions. We are international players in pension risk transfer, life insurance, and UK workplace pensions and retirement income. Our Group Functions provide the services that all areas of the business need, requiring a talented and diverse behind-the-scenes team that enables everyone at LandG to do what they do best.

Joining us means helping to improve the lives of our customers and contributing to the success of the business every day.

Job DescriptionAre you ready to lead strategic tax initiatives in a dynamic and collaborative environment? We’re looking for a Senior Tax Manager, Real Estate to join our Group Tax team on an 18 month fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave. This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with our Real Estate business within Private Markets, providing expert tax guidance and oversight across a diverse property portfolio.

You’ll be joining a team that values diverse perspectives, encourages innovation, and supports professional growth. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

What you’ll be doing

Leading tax advisory and compliance support across our Private Markets property portfolio

Partnering with Real Estate teams to provide practical tax guidance on transactions and operations

Overseeing tax risk management from fund structuring to investment exit

Managing and mentoring a team of Property Tax Managers to deliver high-quality outcomes

Aligning tax approaches across Group Tax and supporting new product launches

Enhancing tax governance frameworks and driving process improvements

Liaising with external advisors and industry bodies to represent our property tax interests

Supporting cross-divisional tax coordination and regulatory reporting

Qualifications

Professionally qualified in Accounting (e.g. ACA, ACCA) and/or Tax (e.g. CTA)

Significant post-qualification experience in real estate tax within a large corporate or practice

Strong understanding of UK and European property funds and tax structures

Proven ability to explain complex tax issues clearly to non-specialists

Experience managing tax aspects of property transactions and fund operations

Skilled in team leadership, coaching, and workload prioritisation

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Adaptable, analytical, and committed to continuous improvement

Benefits

The opportunity to participate in our annual, performance-related bonus plan and valuable share schemes

Generous pension contribution

Life assurance

Healthcare Plan (permanent employees only)

At least 25 days holiday, plus public holidays, 26 days after 2 years’ service; option to buy/sell holiday

Competitive family leave

Electric car scheme with salary sacrifice (permanent employees only)

Discounts on products and services

Wellbeing-focused workspace environments

Additional InformationAt LandG, we believe it''s possible to generate positive returns today while helping to build a better future for all. If you join us, you’ll be part of a welcoming, inclusive culture with opportunities to collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds, views, and experiences. We support flexible working arrangements where possible.

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