Indirect Tax Specialist — Madrid (VAT & M&A)

Alvarez & Marsal; Madrid; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal's Madrid Tax team seeks an Indirect Tax Associate to support VAT advisory projects across pan-European deals and local transactions. You will work with senior directors on M&A due diligence, develops practical VAT analyses, and help manage client engagements in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 3–5 years in indirect tax, fluent Spanish and English, and a proactive, client‑focused mindset to grow in a leading global tax practice with opportunities across EMEA.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in indirect tax in Big4 or Big Law
• Strong writing, analytical, research and organisational skills
• Strong communication, presentation, project management and business development skills
• Preferably, member of BAR in Spain
• Eagerness to broaden expertise across other areas of tax
• Fluent in Spanish and English
• Experience in the Spanish market would be advantageous

Responsibilities

• Support our Senior Directors/Managing Directors on VAT advisory projects, including M&A, due diligence and deal structuring (advisory role with focus on M&A)
• Contribute to pan-European VAT and international supply chain projects
• Prepare practical, commercial VAT analyses using legislation and case law for a shared portfolio of clients
• Assist in advising clients on VAT aspects of transactions and structuring, as well as day-to-day management
• Participate in complex and high-stakes engagements to strengthen clients' VAT positions, including voluntary disclosures, tax audits, and administrative and judicial appeals before tax authorities and courts
• Advice on other indirect taxes, such as Transfer Tax, Stamp Duty, or local taxes, as well as customs and excise duties
• Draft and check work for accuracy before senior review, ensuring developing technical and commercial insight
• Help manage engagements, budgets and billing processes, maintaining day‑to‑day client contact
• Use technology tools and AI to support efficiently
• Ability to work in a dynamic and time sensitive environment

Skills

Indirect tax

VAT

Bilingual English/Spanish

Project management

Analytical skills

Education

BAR member in Spain

Job description

Alvarez & Marsal's Madrid Tax team seeks an Indirect Tax Associate to support VAT advisory projects across pan-European deals and local transactions. You will work with senior directors on M&A due diligence, develops practical VAT analyses, and help manage client engagements in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 3–5 years in indirect tax, fluent Spanish and English, and a proactive, client‑focused mindset to grow in a leading global tax practice with opportunities across EMEA.