Tax Lawyer (Senior Associate or Counsel Level)

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

Job summary

A premier recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Tax Lawyer in Dubai. The candidate will advise on Corporate Tax, Zakat, and Indirect Taxes, ensuring compliance with local regulations. Strong experience in VAT and corporate tax matters is required, along with significant exposure to the GCC market. Only UAE-based candidates are encouraged to apply for this pivotal role, which promises opportunities for impactful client advisory and tax structuring.

Qualifications

• Senior Associate or Counsel-level tax lawyer with private practice experience.
• Strong GCC exposure, preferably covering UAE and/or Saudi Arabia.
• Experience advising on VAT and indirect taxes is essential.

Responsibilities

• Advise on Corporate Tax, Zakat, and Indirect Taxes including VAT.
• Provide support on tax structuring and legal disclosures.
• Handle complex transactions like M&A and real estate advisory.

Skills

Corporate Tax advisory

Zakat advisory

Transfer Pricing

Indonesian taxes (VAT, etc.)

Client management

Education

Law degree

Job description

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.

Qualifications

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.