Senior Consultant/Manager, Patent Box and R&D - Software - #1800455

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Gi3 (Tax Incentives) is seeking a technically-minded and intellectually curious individual to join the team in a dual-focus role that combines:

• Assisting with Patent Box claims through patent mapping and intellectual property (IP) development support, and
• Supporting clients with the assessment and documentation of projects eligible for R&D tax incentives.

This position sits at the intersection of software, tax, and IP law, offering a unique opportunity to work with a wide variety of innovative businesses across multiple sectors.

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Patent Box – 50%

• Support clients in mapping existing patents to qualifying products and associated income streams for Patent Box claims.
• Participate in IP harvesting workshops, helping clients identify and capture new IP rights.
• Work collaboratively with tax, finance, and legal colleagues to align innovation, IP strategy, and tax objectives.
• Contribute to discussions around optimising IP portfolios to enable access to Patent Box relief.

R&D Tax Incentives – 50%

• Assist clients in evaluating whether their software and IT projects meet the eligibility criteria for R&D tax incentives.
• Prepare supporting technical documentation in line with HMRC guidance.
• Liaise with tax and finance teams to ensure technical activities are accurately linked to qualifying expenditure.
• Remain informed of changes and developments in UK R&D tax legislation, particularly in relation to software and digital innovation.
• Support clients during HMRC enquiries where necessary.

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Essential

• Strong technical understanding of software development, systems architecture, or related IT fields.
• Part-qualified or fully qualified UK or European Patent Attorney.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical and legal concepts clearly.
• Strong interpersonal skills and confidence working with multidisciplinary teams and clients.

Desirable

• Experience working with R&D tax incentive regimes (UK or international).
• Familiarity with the UK Patent Box regime, including the principles of patent-to-product mapping.
• Exposure to intellectual property rights, particularly patents, copyright, and marketing IP.

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Innovation and tax consultancy may not seem to go together, but that’s exactly what you’ll find at Deloitte. We’re constantly seeking the new and working together to push the limits of what’s possible. Discover a new kind of tax career that you can make your own.

Tax

Our comprehensive range of services encompasses everything from the completion of tax returns (corporation tax self-assessment) to complex consultancy assignments and strategic tax planning. We advise on corporate and general tax, international M&A, stamp tax, cross-border transfer pricing, reorganisations and reconstructions, and competent authority negotiations.

Personal independence

Regulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships). This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm, and also prohibitions on certain employment relationships (e.g., you are not permitted to hold a secondary employment role with SEC audit clients of the firm whilst being employed by the firm). The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process or you can contact the Independence team upon request.

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“Innovation and tax consultancy may not seem to go together, but that’s exactly what you’ll find at Deloitte. We’re constantly seeking the new and working together to push the limits of what’s possible. Discover a new kind of tax career that you can make your own. You never have to do it all on your own here. It’s great to know that we’re all in it together; we’re much stronger that way and it’s healthier for everyone too." - Anita, Tax

“We advise some of the largest, most prestigious clients in the world, so the work is really challenging and exciting. We also have a fantastic team of smart, driven people, and a supportive, entrepreneurial culture where everyone’s encouraged to be bold, creative, and ambitious,”- Oliver, Tax

Our hybrid working policy

You’ll be based in Birmingham or London with hybrid working.

At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That’s why we’ll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you’ll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You’ll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Please check with your recruiter for the specific working requirements that may apply for your role.

Our commitment to you

Making an impact is more than just what we do: it’s why we’re here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before.

We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we’re nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we’ll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it’s only when you’re comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for.

Your expertise is our capability, so we’ll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it’s from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you’ll learn every day. Through world-class development, you’ll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you’ll learn how to lead.

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A career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and you’ll experience a purpose you can believe in and an impact you can see. You’ll be free to bring your true self to work every day. And you’ll never stop growing, whatever your level.

Discover more reasons to connect with us, our people and purpose-driven culture at deloitte.co.uk/careers