Senior Tax Advisor - Cross-Border & M&A Specialist

Robin Lynn & Lee; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Robin Lynn & Lee, in collaboration with DFDL, seeks a Tax Adviser for its Kuala Lumpur office. The role offers a path for professional growth within a leading regional law firm, handling sophisticated domestic and cross-border mandates for Malaysian and international clients.

You will work in a collaborative, multicultural environment with senior tax lawyers and corporate advisers, with clear opportunities for progression and development. This is a full-time permanent position in Kuala Lumpur.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant tax advisory experience in a law firm, Big Four, or specialist tax practice.
• Strong technical knowledge of Malaysian tax law including corporate income tax, withholding tax, and transfer pricing.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication, with ability to present complex tax concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Advise Malaysian and international clients on local and cross-border tax matters.
• Provide tax advisory services on M&A, restructurings, real estate, and financing arrangements.
• Liaise with authorities and prepare opinions, memos, and client reports to high standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

English communication

Education

Bar Association membership or professional accounting body (e.g., MIA, ACCA, CPA)

Tax qualification (CTIM, ATII)

Job description

Robin Lynn & Lee, in collaboration with DFDL, seeks a Tax Adviser for its Kuala Lumpur office. The role offers a path for professional growth within a leading regional law firm, handling sophisticated domestic and cross-border mandates for Malaysian and international clients.

You will work in a collaborative, multicultural environment with senior tax lawyers and corporate advisers, with clear opportunities for progression and development. This is a full-time permanent position in Kuala Lumpur.