EMEA Corporate Tax & M&A Transactions Director

Alvarez & Marsal; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal seeks a Director of Corporate Transaction Tax & Advisory for EMEA, focusing on cross-border tax planning, deal structuring, and post-merger integration for multinational clients. You will lead multi-jurisdictional teams, advise on complex transactions, and drive tax-efficient outcomes across Europe and beyond.

Requires a law degree with tax specialization and a minimum of seven years in international tax, preferably with European exposure.

Qualifications

• Law degree with a tax specialization required (from a European jurisdiction preferred).
• LL.M. in International Tax Law, European Tax Law, or related discipline preferred.
• At least 7 years of relevant international tax experience in Europe at a leading law firm, Big Four, or tax advisory practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of complex international tax planning and transaction advisory engagements for U.S.-headquartered multinational groups operating across EMEA jurisdictions.
• Advise on tax implications of global separations, carve-outs, divestitures, acquisitions, reorganizations, and post-merger integration with focus on EMEA structuring.
• Design and oversee tax-efficient structures for cross-border transactions, considering local-country requirements and treaty networks.
• Provide strategic guidance on holding company structures, financing arrangements, repatriation planning, and tax-neutral reorganization provisions across EMEA.
• Lead evaluation and implementation of transaction structures impacted by OECD Pillar Two (GloBE) rules and other international tax developments.
• Direct multi-jurisdictional teams and coordinate with local-country advisors, legal counsel, and A&M professionals to deliver practical transaction solutions.
• Oversee international tax due diligence, identify risks, and develop actionable client recommendations.
• Review and advise on tax provisions within transaction agreements and legal documents.
• Develop and mentor junior professionals while fostering collaboration across international and financial due diligence teams.
• Build and maintain senior-level client relationships; act as trusted advisor to multinational clients and private equity sponsors.
• Support business development activities, including proposal development and thought leadership initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Project management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Law degree with tax specialization

LL.M. in International Tax Law / European Tax Law

Job description

Alvarez & Marsal seeks a Director of Corporate Transaction Tax & Advisory for EMEA, focusing on cross-border tax planning, deal structuring, and post-merger integration for multinational clients. You will lead multi-jurisdictional teams, advise on complex transactions, and drive tax-efficient outcomes across Europe and beyond.

Requires a law degree with tax specialization and a minimum of seven years in international tax, preferably with European exposure.