Senior Tax Lawyer - Practice Lead

Job Description

Our client provides comprehensive legal solutions spanning commercial law, real estate, construction, agriculture, intellectual property, ICT, government and public sector matters, immigration, employment, and dispute resolution.

Job Overview

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Tax Lawyer to spearhead our new Tax Practice and help build a robust service line focused on tax advisory, compliance, audit representation, and regulatory matters. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in corporate taxation, transaction structuring, transfer pricing, and regulatory compliance, with experience equivalent to at least Assistant Manager level in any of the Big Four accounting firms. CT, government and public sector matters, immigration, employment, and dispute resolution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and growth of the firm’s Tax Practice, including strategy, client  acquisition, and service delivery.
• Provide comprehensive legal and tax advisory services to corporations, financial institutions, and high-net-worth clients.
• Represent clients in tax audits, investigations, and disputes before the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and State tax authorities.
• Ensure compliance with tax laws, reporting standards, and regulatory obligations.
• Work closely with the firm’s Corporate, Finance, and Dispute Resolution teams to deliver integrated advisory solutions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate tax-related clauses and agreements in commercial transactions.
• Keep abreast of tax policy changes, new legislation, and judicial precedents and communicate their impact to clients and management.
• Develop internal processes and best practices for the emerging Tax Practice.
• Supervise and mentor junior lawyers as the team expands.

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