If you're an experienced tax professional, you've probably asked yourself the question at some point: Should I stay in practice, or is it time to move in-house?
For many professionals working at firms such as PwC, EY, Deloitte and KPMG, moving into an in-house tax career isn't about stepping away from technical work. It's about applying that expertise in a different way.
Instead of advising multiple clients, you become part of one business. You help shape commercial decisions, build long-term relationships and see the impact of your work over time.
At L&G, our tax teams work across a diverse business, supporting everything from investments and corporate transactions to regulatory change and strategic growth. If you're looking for your next challenge, here's why an in-house tax role could be the right move.
Why are more experienced tax professionals moving in-house?
Early in your career, practice offers breadth.
You build technical expertise, work with different clients and tackle a wide range of tax challenges.
As your career develops, many professionals start looking for something different.
They want greater influence over business decisions. They want to build long-term relationships instead of moving between engagements. Most importantly, they want to see how their advice shapes the future of a business.
That's where an in-house career offers something different.
1. You become part of the business, not just an adviser
One of the biggest changes when you move in-house is your perspective.
Instead of advising from the outside, you're part of the team making decisions.
At L&G, tax isn't viewed in isolation. You'll work closely with colleagues across finance, investments, legal and risk, helping ensure tax considerations are built into business decisions from the start.
Your expertise becomes part of the conversation, not something that's added afterwards.
2. You can see the long-term impact of your work
In practice, projects often finish when your advice is delivered.
Working in-house means staying with the decision.
You'll see how tax strategies are implemented, how regulations evolve and how your work contributes to the long-term success of the business.
That visibility gives many experienced professionals a greater sense of ownership and purpose.
3. Career progression goes beyond technical expertise
Technical excellence will always matter.
But progressing in-house is about more than becoming a deeper technical specialist.
You'll develop commercial judgement, influence senior stakeholders, lead projects and become a trusted business partner.
At L&G, that means building a career that combines technical expertise with leadership, collaboration and strategic thinking.
4. You build stronger relationships across the business
The best tax decisions aren't made in isolation.
They're made by bringing together different perspectives.
Working in-house gives you the opportunity to build lasting relationships with colleagues across finance, investments, legal, treasury and other specialist teams.
That collaboration helps you understand the wider commercial context behind every decision, and makes your role even more rewarding.
5. You continue solving complex tax challenges
One of the biggest myths about moving in-house is that the technical work becomes easier.
The reality is different.
Large, complex organisations face sophisticated tax challenges every day. From regulatory change and international tax to acquisitions, investment structures and business transformation, you'll continue applying your expertise to work that matters.
The challenge doesn't disappear.
It becomes more closely connected to the long-term success of the organisation.
Is an in-house tax career right for you?
You might be ready to make the move if you want to:
✔ See the long-term impact of your work.
✔ Influence business decisions, not just advise on them.
✔ Build deeper relationships across one organisation.
✔ Develop your commercial and leadership skills alongside your technical expertise.
✔ Continue solving complex tax challenges in a collaborative environment.
If those ambitions sound familiar, an in-house career could be your next step.
Explore senior tax careers at L&G
Moving in-house isn't about leaving your experience behind. It's about using it in new ways.
At L&G, you'll join a collaborative team where tax is recognised as an important part of how we make decisions and create long-term value. You'll work on complex challenges, influence strategic outcomes and continue developing your career alongside experienced colleagues.
If you're ready to take your expertise beyond client advice and help shape the future of one of the UK's leading financial services organisations, we'd love to hear from you.
Explore our latest senior tax careers and discover where your experience could take you at L&G.
