Baker McKenzie

We are looking to strengthen our Budapest‑based Tax team with a Junior Tax Lawyer who has already gained at least 2 years of relevant professional experience and is keen to further develop their expertise in a high‑quality, international law firm environment.

Role and Responsibilities

As a Junior Tax Lawyer, you will work closely with senior colleagues on a broad range of Hungarian and international tax matters. Your main responsibilities will include:

• Supporting tax advisory work for domestic and international clients across various industries
• Assisting with corporate tax, VAT and international tax matters
• Contributing to tax structuring, tax due diligence, and transaction‑related work
• Drafting legal memoranda, opinions, and client‑facing materials
• Conducting legal and tax research and monitoring legislative developments
• Liaising with colleagues across practice groups and jurisdictions as part of cross‑border matters
• Managing assigned tasks efficiently while meeting deadlines and quality expectations

Expectations and Requirements

We are specifically looking for candidates who already have some practical experience, and therefore expect the successful candidate to:

• Have at least 2 years of professional experience in tax law (law firm, consultancy, or in‑house environment)
• Hold a Hungarian law degree
• Be comfortable working with written materials in English and Hungarian
• Demonstrate strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and sound legal reasoning
• Be reliable, well‑organised, and able to work effectively under time pressure
• Show motivation to learn, take ownership of tasks, and actively contribute to team work

What We Offer

• Exposure to high‑quality, complex tax matters, including cross‑border work
• Structured professional development with close partner and senior associate support
• A collaborative and supportive team environment in the Budapest office
• Competitive compensation and benefits in line with experience