Senior Associate – Tax Practice

Ignite Search and Selection; Dubai; On-site; AED 480,000 - 780,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanqeeb in Dubai, UAE seeks a Senior Associate to lead tax advisory and support the Litigation team on tax disputes. You will advise on corporate tax, VAT, transfer pricing, and cross-border structuring, while drafting opinions and client updates.

The role involves coordinating with tax authorities and mentoring junior lawyers. Qualified lawyers with 5–8 years PQE and strong UAE/international tax knowledge are preferred, with English fluency (Arabic an advantage).

Qualifications

• Expertise in UAE and international tax law advisories.
• Excellent drafting, analytical and communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet tight deadlines.
• English required; Arabic a plus.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on corporate tax, VAT, transfer pricing, and international tax structuring.
• Support litigation team on tax-related disputes and coordinate with tax authorities.
• Prepare legal opinions and client updates on evolving tax issues.
• Assist with tax aspects of corporate transactions (M&A, reorganizations).
• Monitor UAE and international tax developments and share updates with clients.

Skills

Tax law

Legal drafting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Job description

About the Opportunity

We are working with an international law firm that is looking to hire a highly skilled Senior Associate to join its Tax Practice. You will advise clients on a broad range of tax matters and provide full support to the Litigation team on tax-related disputes. This is an excellent opportunity to specialize in a growing area of law and help shape the development of the firm's tax capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 tax regulations
• Prepare legal opinions, advisory notes, and client updates on evolving tax issues
• Support the Litigation team on tax-related disputes, including drafting submissions, preparing legal arguments, and coordinating with tax authorities
• Assist with the tax aspects of corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and reorganizations
• Monitor developments in UAE and international tax laws and regulations, and share updates with clients and internal teams
• Collaborate across practice areas where tax input is required
• Mentor junior lawyers and trainees involved in tax work
• Contribute to business development through client presentations, seminars, and thought leadership

Qualifications & Skills

• 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 and advisory
• Experience assisting with or supporting tax disputes is an advantage
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deliver high‑quality advice under tight deadlines
• Proficiency in English is required; Arabic is an advantage

Why This Role

• Work on complex, high‑profile tax matters across advisory, transactional, and contentious work
• Join a growing practice where you can make a visible impact on the firm's tax capabilities
• Gain exposure across practice areas and to international clients
• Develop your profile through thought leadership, seminars, and client engagement