Tax Advisory Senior Associate (Lawyers/Underbars)

SGV & Co.; Makati; Hybrid; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

SGV & Co. in Makati is seeking a Senior Tax Associate to provide expert tax advice on corporate structures, restructurings and due diligence, working with EY professionals worldwide. You will research tax issuances, draft position papers, and assist on client engagements with timely insights.

Qualifications include a Juris Doctor or Bachelor of Laws, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to work independently or in a team.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills to interpret complex tax issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Identify significant tax issues during client meetings and discussions.
• Draft position papers, protests, memos and other tax reports for clients.
• Support engagements in corporate restructurings, due diligence and contract reviews.

Skills

Analytical skills

Verbal & written communication

Team collaboration

Legal/commercial acumen

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or Bachelor of Laws

Underbar or Lawyer status

Job description

Starting a professional career at SGV will allow you to unlock your full potential. We believe in providing you with the opportunities to build your own exceptional experience.

As a member firm of EY, at SGV, you will discover what life as a professional is all about. Immerse yourself in our culture and purpose, work on real business challenges while learning from the brightest minds in the industry.

Our tax professionals provide services in the following fields of expertise: tax planning, tax due diligence, mergers and acquisitions, tax policy, tax advocacy and controversy, investment and general advisory, contract review, transfer pricing, estate/family wealth planning, Indirect Tax services, International tax, tax seminars, and tax performance advisory services/tax technology and transformation.

We are looking for senior tax associates who can help provide our clients with expert advice on wide range of tax and business matters such as those relating to corporate organizations and reorganizations, joint venture agreements, and various contract reviews, provide solutions to their tax and business-related problems, and also help them identify opportunities where they can be more tax efficient.

Key responsibilities

• Identify significant issues of the client through active listening during client meetings and by asking better questions
• Conduct research on tax related issuances to support our opinions on certain tax and other business related issues
• Draft position paper and protest against tax assessments, prepare tax memos, opinions and other tax reports for clients and other purposes
• Assist managers in preparing materials for client meetings and in planning the engagement including drafting of proposals for clients
• Assist clients in the implementation of tax advice on corporate restructuring and other tax-related advice
• Be updated with tax and corporate rules and related issuances in order to timely advise clients on developments affecting their businesses
• Actively participate during team discussions and assist the team in identifying tax planning strategies to solve tax and business-related problems
• Handle various types of tax engagements ranging from simple tax query engagements to complex engagements such as corporate restructuring, tax due diligence, wealth and succession planning
• Assist clients in meeting their tax policy objectives through giving insights on tax policies and drafting position papers to support a tax policy proposal
• Assist clients in filing various applications for licenses, permits and registration of business, requests for tax rulings and other documents, and coordinate with paralegals in the firm to assist with the filing
• Liaise with the concerned government agencies on the status of any pending application or any other business transaction with the agency
• Work with other team members and/or colleagues from other service lines or subservice lines within the firm and within EY offices across the globe

Qualifications, Education and Certification

• A Graduate of Juris Doctor Program or Bachelor of Laws
• Underbar or a Lawyer ("may or may not be a CPA")
• Has excellent analytical skills, which include the ability to gather relevant information, process and interpret data, and solve problems.
• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing, and has excellent presentation skills
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Committed to working under flexible arrangements, which may include working from home and doing fieldwork, if needed.

Joining SGV is a chance to enjoy a personalized career in a culture that promotes diversity and supports growth and development. Our values define the way we work.