Senior Manager Tax & Legal Services - ITS/M&A - Deals Tax

PwC - United Arab Emirates; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Dubai is seeking a Senior Manager in International Tax Services/ M&A to lead strategic cross-border engagements. You will oversee M&A tax engagements, provide high-level recommendations, and serve as an advisor to senior executives. The ideal candidate will have a background in tax advisory, strong leadership skills, and relevant certifications. This role offers competitive benefits and opportunities for growth in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Continuous learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in tax advisory, compliance, and international tax matters, ideally with exposure to Pillar Two regulations.
• Professional qualifications such as CPA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of international tax principles, cross-border transaction structuring, and M&A tax considerations.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic engagements and drive complex cross-border transactions.
• Oversee and direct end-to-end M&A tax engagements.
• Interpret and influence complex international tax rules and local regulations.
• Design and implement tax-efficient structures at a strategic level.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to C-suite and senior leadership.
• Lead and mentor multi-disciplinary teams.
• Monitor global and regional regulatory developments.
• Drive business development and growth.
• Advise on outbound transactions.

Skills

Leadership and team management capabilities

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving and strategic thinking

Fluency in English

Arabic is an advantage

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Tax due diligence

Deal modeling

Job description

Established in the region for 40 years, PwC has around 12,000 people in 12 countries across the region: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, the Palestinian territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Our regional team operates across the Middle East bringing international experience delivered within the context of the region and its culture. We can bring the collective knowledge and experience of more than 370,000 people across the entire global PwC network in advisory, assurance and tax to help you find the value you are looking for.

About Us

With offices in 152 countries and nearly 328,000 professionals, we are one of the world’s leading professional services networks, helping organisations and individuals create lasting value through Assurance, Tax and Advisory services. For over 40 years, we have contributed to the Middle East’s transformation journey, partnering with governments and businesses to deliver sustainable solutions. Today, more than 12,000 of us across Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE are shaping the region’s future.

Line of Service Overview

At PwC, our people in tax services focus on providing advice and guidance to clients on tax planning, compliance, and strategy. These individuals help businesses navigate complex tax regulations and optimize their tax positions.

Business Unit Overview

The ITS/M&A unit specializes in advising multinational clients on complex cross-border transactions and tax structuring. Our focus is on delivering strategic solutions that optimize tax efficiency while ensuring compliance with evolving international regulations. The team provides end-to-end support on mergers, acquisitions, and integrations, including due diligence, tax modeling, and post-deal planning. By combining deep technical expertise in international tax with advanced analytics and technology, we help clients navigate intricate deal structures, mitigate risks, and unlock value. Through global collaboration and thought leadership, ITS/M&A drives innovative approaches to meet the demands of today’s dynamic business environment.

How You’ll Contribute

As a Senior Manager in International Tax Services/ M&A, you’ll lead strategic engagements and drive complex cross-border transactions, providing high-level guidance from planning through execution. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Shape and expand thought leadership in international tax structuring, transaction advisory, and post-deal integration across the region.
• Oversee and direct end-to-end M&A tax engagements, including due diligence, tax modeling, structuring alternatives, and implementation strategies for regional and multinational clients.
• Interpret and influence complex international tax rules and local regulations, translating them into actionable strategies and governance frameworks for large-scale transactions.
• Design and implement tax-efficient structures at a strategic level, aligning with client objectives and coordinating across finance, legal, and executive stakeholders.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to C-suite and senior leadership, delivering insights on regulatory changes, market trends, and their impact on business strategy and deal execution.
• Lead and mentor multi-disciplinary teams, setting quality standards, driving innovation, and ensuring successful delivery in high-pressure, ambiguous environments.
• Develop and contribute to firm-wide knowledge assets and market-facing thought leadership, including advanced playbooks, training programs, and regional best practices.
• Monitor global and regional regulatory developments, proactively advising clients and internal leadership on strategic implications for deal structuring and compliance.
• Drive business development and growth, leading solution design for RFPs, shaping statements of work, and building a robust pipeline through regional and global collaboration.
• Advise on outbound transactions, guiding tax-efficient structuring for investments and expansions into foreign jurisdictions, while managing risk and compliance at scale.

What You’ll Bring

• Demonstrated experience in tax advisory, compliance, and international tax matters, ideally with exposure to Pillar Two regulations.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Designations & Certifications: Professional qualifications such as CPA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent.
• Technical Skills: strong knowledge of international tax principles, cross-border transaction structuring, and M&A tax considerations as well as proficiency in tax due diligence, deal modeling, and integration planning.

Soft Skills

• Leadership and team management capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Problem-solving and strategic thinking under tight deadlines.
• Language Skills: Fluency in English; Arabic is an advantage.
• Travel Requirements: Your flexibility to travel. This means we may require you to work away from your base office location on a regular basis and frequent overnight stays may be required. Where possible, we will take your preferences into account and strike a balance between meeting your career development/personal needs and those of the business and our clients.

How You’ll Make a Difference

At PwC Midde East, we expect all our people to embody the skills and behaviours of The PwC Professional framework, helping us deliver on our strategy while growing and developing as leaders at every level.

Why You’ll Love Working at PwC

At PwC Middle East, you’ll find more than just a job - you’ll build a meaningful career, supported by rewards and benefits that help you thrive. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and programs that promote well-being, balance, and personal growth. You’ll have access to continuous learning, digital upskilling, and a collaborative environment that values innovation, mentorship, and diversity. Are you ready to make a difference by applying your unique perspective and talents? You can grow exponentially here. Discover more about Life at PwC Middle East.

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