Tax & Legal Services - Tax - International Tax / M&A - Director - Dubai

PricewaterhouseCoopers; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm seeks a Director in tax services to provide strategic tax advice during business transactions, drive thought leadership, and mentor teams. Ideal candidates will have a solid background in navigating complex tax regulations. This role enhances client satisfaction while upholding the firm's reputation.

Qualifications

• Director-level experience in tax services.
• Ability to develop new ideas and drive thought leadership.
• Experience in managing complex tax regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead in line with company values and brand.
• Create strategic choices to drive change.
• Promote technological advancements in tax solutions.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Coaching and Feedback

Relationship Building

Innovative Thinking

Job description

Line of Service: Tax

Industry/Sector: Not Applicable

Specialism: International Tax Services

Management Level: Director

Job Description & Summary

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.

Those in mergers and acquisition tax at PwC will focus on providing tax advice and guidance during mergers, acquisitions, and other business transactions. Your work will involve analyzing the tax implications of such transactions, developing tax structures, and assisting clients in navigating complex tax regulations to optimize tax outcomes.

Translating the vision, you set the tone and inspire others to follow. Your role is crucial in driving business growth, shaping the direction of client engagements, and mentoring the next generation of leaders. You are expected to be a guardian of PwC's reputation, understanding that quality, integrity, inclusion, and a commercial mindset are all foundational to our success. You create a healthy working environment while maximizing client satisfaction. You cultivate the potential in others and actively team across the PwC Network, understanding tradeoffs and leveraging our collective strength.

Responsibilities and Requirements

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Lead in line with our values and brand.
• Develop new ideas, solutions, and structures; drive thought leadership.
• Solve problems by exploring multiple angles and using creativity, encouraging others to do the same.
• Balance long-term, short-term, detail-oriented, and big picture thinking.
• Make strategic choices and drive change by addressing system-level enablers.
• Promote technological advances, creating an environment where people and technology thrive together.
• Identify gaps in the market and convert opportunities to success for the Firm.
• Adhere to and enforce professional and technical standards, the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

Education and Certifications

Education: Degrees/Field of Study required: [Not specified]. Degrees/Field of Study preferred: [Not specified].

Certifications: [Not specified].

Skills and Languages

Required Skills: [Not specified].

Optional Skills: Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Consolidated Tax Returns, Corporate Transactions, Creativity, Domestic Restructuring (Taxes), Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Inclusion, Influence, Innovation, Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility, Optimism, Post Deal Integration (Business Law), Professional Courage, Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA), Rapid Experimentation, Reframing, Relationship Building, and 13 more.

Desired Languages: [Not specified].

Travel and Work Requirements

Travel Requirements: Not Specified.

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship: Yes.

Government Clearance Required: No.

Job Posting End Date: November 30, 2025.

Required Experience: Director.