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The Tax Chamber is seeking judges
Salaried Judge of the First-tier Tribunal, Tax Chamber
Salary: £102,921
Number of vacancies: 3
Closing date for applications: 4 May 2011
Locations: Birmingham, London and Manchester
Within the First-tier Tribunal, judges will decide appeals against decisions of HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), relating to direct and indirect tax and in areas such as National Insurance contributions appeals and Money Laundering Regulations. You may also be required to hear appeals against decisions of the Serious Organised Crime Agency and cases relating to MP expense claims. You will preside over hearings either alone or as part of a panel, which you will normally chair. You will also assist in the training of fee-paid tribunal judges and members. Vacancies are based in Birmingham, London and Manchester.
For these vacancies, we are seeking lawyers who are experts in tax and financial services. We welcome applications from barristers, solicitors and ILEX Fellows or from those with other relevant legal expertise. Applicants should have five years post qualification experience (PQE).
The Judicial Appointments Commission selects candidates for judicial office. It does so on merit, through fair and open competition, from the widest range of eligible candidates.