Senior Associate – Tax Practice
Organising Institution / Firm
International Law Firm (via Ignite Search and Selection)
Quick Verified Facts
📅 Deadline
Rolling Basis (Official)
📍 Mode / Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
💰 Stipend / Pay
Not Specified
🎓 Eligibility
Qualified lawyer with 5-8 years' post-qualification experience, preferably in a leading law firm or tax advisory practice; Strong expertise in UAE and international tax law; Proficiency in English required; Arabic is an advantage.
🛡️ Category
Law Firm Job
Full Opportunity Brief
Senior Associate – Tax Practice
Organization: International Law Firm (recruited by Ignite Search and Selection)
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Experience: 5-8 years post-qualification
Contextual Overview
This role is for a highly skilled Senior Associate to join the Tax Practice of an international law firm. The position involves advising clients on a broad range of tax matters, including corporate tax, VAT, and transfer pricing, while providing full support to the Litigation team on tax-related disputes. It is an opportunity to specialize in a growing area of law and contribute to the development of the firm's tax capabilities.
Key Eligibility Criteria
- Qualified lawyer with 5-8 years' post-qualification experience.
- Preferably from a leading law firm or tax advisory practice.
- Strong expertise in UAE and international tax law and advisory.
- Experience assisting with or supporting tax disputes is an advantage.
- Proficiency in English is required; Arabic is an advantage.
- Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills.
Responsibilities & Scope of Work
- Advise clients on corporate tax, VAT, transfer pricing, international tax structuring, and cross-border transactions.
- Provide guidance on tax planning, structuring, and compliance with UAE and international regulations.
- Prepare legal opinions, advisory notes, and client updates on evolving tax issues.
- Support the Litigation team on tax-related disputes (drafting submissions, preparing arguments).
- Assist with tax aspects of corporate transactions (M&A, reorganizations).
- Mentor junior lawyers and trainees.
- Contribute to business development through client presentations and thought leadership.
Stipend & Compensation
Not specified in the source document.
Application Procedure
- Visit the official LinkedIn job posting.
- Click the "Apply" button.
- Submit your application via the linked platform (likely requires a LinkedIn profile or direct upload of CV).
Official Notification & Contact
Recruiter: Ignite Search and Selection
Contact: Not specified (Apply via LinkedIn)