Tax Lawyer (Senior Associate or Counsel Level)

MENA Recruit Pty Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional law firm is looking for a Tax Lawyer at Senior Associate or Counsel level for its Dubai office. The role involves advising on complex tax matters including Corporate Tax, VAT, and Transfer Pricing, particularly in the GCC region. Candidates should have private practice tax experience and solid knowledge of UAE and Saudi tax regulations. A competitive salary of AED 50,000 to 60,000 per month is offered.

Qualifications

• Senior Associate or Counsel-level tax lawyer with private practice experience.
• Strong exposure to GCC tax law, especially UAE and Saudi Arabia.
• Solid experience in VAT and indirect taxes.

Responsibilities

• Advise on Corporate Tax, VAT, and indirect taxes like Customs Duties.
• Support clients on tax structuring and disclosures.
• Handle VAT and Transfer Pricing disputes in Saudi Arabia.

Skills

Corporate Tax

Advisory for high-net-worth individuals

Transfer Pricing

Indirect Taxes (VAT, Customs Duties)

Job description

A leading regional law firm is seeking a Tax Lawyer at a Senior Associate or Counsel level to join its Dubai office.

The role sits within an established tax practice advising regional and international clients across the GCC, with a particular focus on the UAE and Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will work on a broad mix of advisory, transactional, and contentious tax matters and will be involved in complex, client-facing work.

Key responsibilities

1. Advising on Corporate Tax, Zakat, Withholding Taxes, and Indirect Taxes, including VAT, Customs Duties, Excise Tax, and RETT
2. Advising on Transfer Pricing, Economic Substance Requirements (ESR), and FATCA/CRS
3. Supporting clients on tax structuring and Tax Authority disclosures
4. Advising on M&A and complex transactions, including SPAs, real estate, and distribution agreements
5. Advising on supply chain structuring for customs, trade, and tax efficiency
6. Advising high-net-worth individuals on succession and tax planning
7. Handling VAT and Transfer Pricing disputes in Saudi Arabia

Requirements

1. Senior Associate or Counsel-level tax lawyer
2. Private practice tax experience
3. Strong GCC exposure, with experience covering the UAE and/or Saudi Arabia
4. Solid experience advising on VAT and indirect taxes
5. Experience with corporate and transactional tax matters
6. Comfortable working directly with clients in a regional law firm environment
7. UAE-based candidates only

Salary: AED 50,000 to 60,000 per month, inclusive of fixed allowances.

Key Demographic Requirements - applicants must be:

• Based in the UAE