About the role
<h2><strong>The Role</strong></h2> <p>The Teneo Financial Advisory tax team continues to grow and is seeking a Managing Director to play a leading role in the continued development of its Restructuring Tax Advisory practice.</p> <p>In this role, you will act as a senior leader within the business, advising on the tax aspects of complex restructuring, and insolvency situations. You will work closely with stakeholders, including lenders, sponsors, management teams and insolvency practitioners, to develop and implement commercially effective, tax-efficient solutions in often time-critical and challenging circumstances.</p> <p>You will bring deep expertise in UK direct tax supported by a strong working knowledge across wider tax disciplines, with a strong track record in distressed and special situations and will originate and lead engagements, develop client relationships, and shape the strategic direction of the practice. As part of the broader Financial Advisory team, you will collaborate closely with restructuring, debt advisory, and insolvency colleagues, to deliver integrated client solutions.</p> <h2><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></h2> <ul> <li>Originating, leading and executing restructuring tax engagements, with accountability for revenue generation and client relationship development.</li> <li>Driving business development and market profile, leveraging an established network, and identifying opportunities to expand existing mandates and cross-sell wider Teneo services.</li> <li>Leading the strategic growth of the practice, including general marketing initiatives, recruitment, and targeted and collaborative go-to-market activity.</li> <li>Acting as a trusted adviser to clients and stakeholders, providing clear, commercially focused tax advice to tax and non-tax audiences in complex distressed situations including refinancings, debt restructurings, formal insolvencies, and contingency planning.</li> <li>Collaborating closely with legal, financial, and restructuring advisers to identify risks and opportunities, and to develop and implement efficient solutions including supporting transaction documentation processes.</li> <li>Engaging directly with lenders, sponsors, management teams, and other stakeholders to support senior stakeholder negotiation and decision-making.</li> <li>Building, developing, and mentoring a high-performing team, providing leadership, coaching, and career development.</li> <li>Taking ownership of risk management, including engagement acceptance, technical quality, and compliance through to completion.</li> </ul> <h2><strong>Key Skills &amp; Experience</strong></h2> <ul> <li>Proven track record of originating and delivering revenue within a restructuring and insolvency environment.</l