Tax Analyst

The Role
The Tax Lawyer will play a strategic advisory role within their legal and advisory team, providing expert guidance on UAE and international tax matters. Reporting to the Managing Partner (with future reporting to partners as required), the Tax Lawyer will be responsible for managing complex tax mandates,ensuring regulatory compliance, and delivering tax-efficient structuring and advisory solutions. The role involves drafting and reviewing technical tax opinions, advising corporate and cross- border transactions, handling tax disputes, and supporting the firm’s business development through strategic tax insights KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Provide expert tax advisory on UAE Corporate Tax, VAT, Transfer Pricing, and international taxation. • Advise clients on tax-efficient structuring, cross-border transactions, and corporate reorganizations. • Draft and review tax opinions, technical memoranda, and advisory reports for corporate and individual clients. • Conduct tax due diligence and analyze implications for mergers, acquisitions, restructurings,and group reorganizations. • Represent clients in tax audits, assessments, and dispute resolution processes with UAE and international tax authorities. • Interpret evolving tax regulations and provide timely updates and compliance guidance to clients. • Support business development initiatives by identifying opportunities for tax advisory services with existing and prospective clients. • Collaborate with partners, auditors, consultants, and internal stakeholders to ensure comprehensive client service. • Prepare proposals, engagement documentation, and presentations tailored to client requirements. • Maintain professional client relationships and ensure high -quality advisory service delivery. • Monitor market trends, regulatory changes, and competitor activity to support strategic positioning of the tax practice. • Maintain accurate records of client interactions, advisory mandates, and regulatory compliance. • Contribute strategically to enhancing the firm’s brand, visibility, and growth in tax advisory

Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE • Master’s degree in law, Taxation, Accounting, or a related field. • 10–15 years of post-qualification experience in corporate, VAT, transfer pricing, or international tax advisory, preferably in law or consulting firms. • Strong understanding of UAE tax regulations, free-zone frameworks, and OECD guidelines. • Proven track record of advising on complex corporate and cross-border tax matters. • Experience managing multiple high-value client mandates under tight deadlines. • Excellent communication, drafting, and client relationship management skills. • Ability to provide strategic insights, commercial advice, and solutions-focused guidance. • Prior experience in law firms, advisory firms, or multinational corporate tax teams preferred.

About the company
Excelsior is a bespoke HR and recruitment consultancy, specialising in the Security, Facilities Management, Education and Automotive sectors. Excelsior provides a high quality, reliable and affordable solution to companies in these sectors. Exciting opportunities and market insights will be regularly posted on this page. If you are a talented individual looking for a change, then our highly experienced Consultants are ready to match you with an exciting new career opportunity.