Tax Lawyer

Puyat, Jacinto, Santos Law Office; Makati; On-site; PHP 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Puyat, Jacinto, Santos Law Office is seeking a qualified tax lawyer with CPA credentials and a JD to advise clients on Philippine tax matters, including BIR compliance, audits, and disputes. You will review financials for tax implications and draft opinions and pleadings while representing clients before tax authorities and courts.

The role requires strong knowledge of tax laws, the ability to manage multiple engagements, and proactive monitoring of regulatory changes.

Qualifications

• Must have strong knowledge of Philippine tax laws and BIR regulations.
• Experience in tax advisory, compliance, audits, assessments, or litigation is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple client engagements and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal and tax advice on Philippine tax laws, BIR regulations, and tax compliance requirements.
• Review financial statements and business transactions to assess tax implications and identify tax risks.
• Advise clients on corporate income tax, VAT, withholding tax, and other applicable taxes.
• Handle BIR tax audits, assessments, administrative protests, and tax disputes.
• Draft legal opinions, tax memoranda, pleadings, position papers, and other tax-related documents.
• Represent and assist clients in tax-related proceedings before BIR, Court of Tax Appeals, and other agencies or courts.
• Conduct legal and tax research and monitor changes in tax laws and regulations.
• Support Partners in client relationship management and business development.

Skills

Tax advisory

Tax compliance

Tax audits

Legal research

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide legal and tax advice on Philippine tax laws, BIR regulations, and tax compliance requirements.

• Review financial statements, accounting records, and business transactions to assess tax implications and identify potential tax risks.

• Advise clients on corporate income tax, VAT, withholding tax, and other applicable taxes.

• Handle BIR tax audits, assessments, administrative protests, and tax disputes.

• Draft legal opinions, tax memoranda, pleadings, position papers, and other tax-related documents.

• Represent and assist clients in tax-related proceedings before the BIR, Court of Tax Appeals, and other relevant government agencies or courts.

• Conduct legal and tax research and monitor changes in tax laws and regulations.

• Support Partners in client relationship management and business development..

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Public Accountant

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy and Juris Doctor degree.

• Strong knowledge of Philippine tax laws, accounting principles, and BIR regulations.

• Experience in tax advisory, tax compliance, tax audits, tax assessments, or tax litigation is preferred.

• Ability to manage multiple client engagements and meet deadlines.