Senior Manager - Legal - Bologna [TLS]

PwC; Bologna; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC is seeking a Senior Manager in Tax with SALT specialization to guide regulatory and public policy work. You will advise clients and internal teams on complex commercial tax matters, ensuring compliant, strategic guidance across industries.

You will lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams, handling challenging issues with sound judgment and effective communication to stakeholders across PwC and client organizations.

Qualifications

• Extensive SALT/tax advisory experience with large clients.
• Strong ability to translate regulations into actionable guidance.
• Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Advise on regulatory and public policy impacts to PwC clients and internal stakeholders.
• Lead and coach teams to deliver high-quality commercial law and regulatory services.
• Communicate complex tax and regulatory concepts clearly to clients and partners.

Skills

Tax expertise

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Strategic advisory

Team leadership

Job description

Line of Service

Tax

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

State & Local Tax (SALT)

Management Level

Senior Manager

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in legal services offer comprehensive legal solutions and advice to internal stakeholders and clients, maintaining compliance with regulations and minimising legal risks. These individuals provide strategic guidance and support across various industries.

In commercial law and regulatory at PwC, you will advise on regulatory and public policy relating to PwC’s commercial activities; responding to inquiries or investigations launched by regulators; understanding the legal impact on the business of regulatory directives and orders; preparing commercial partners and staff for public enquiries and hearings.

Growing as a strategic advisor, you leverage your influence, expertise, and network to deliver quality results. You motivate and coach others, coming together to solve complex problems. As you increase in autonomy, you apply sound judgment, recognising when to take action and when to escape. You are expected to solve through complexity, ask thoughtful questions, and clearly communicate how things fit together. Your ability to develop and sustain high performing, diverse, and inclusive teams, and your commitment to excellence, contributes to the success of our Firm.

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

• Craft and convey clear, impactful and engaging messages that tell a holistic story.
• Apply systems thinking to identify underlying problems and/or opportunities.
• Validate outcomes with clients, share alternative perspectives, and act on client feedback.
• Direct the team through complexity, demonstrating composure through ambiguous, challenging and uncertain situations.
• Deepen and evolve your expertise with a focus on staying relevant.
• Initiate open and honest coaching conversations at all levels.
• Make difficult decisions and take action to resolve issues hindering team effectiveness.
• Model and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm’s code of conduct, and independence requirements.

Education

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Certifications

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Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, AI Fluency, AI-Human Collaboration, Analytical Thinking, Articles of Incorporation, Client Counseling, Client Management, Coaching and Feedback, Commercial Policy, Commercial Transactions, Communication, Compliance Advisement, Complying With Regulations, Contract Dispute Resolution, Contract Negotiation, Contractual Agreements, Contractual Risk Mitigation, Contract Writing, Corporate Compliance Programs, Corporate Counseling, Corporate Finance, Corporate Litigations, Corporate Structuring {+ 49 more}

Desired Languages

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Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No