Senior Tax Attorney

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical aid

Retirement annuity contribution

Professional development allowances

Hybrid role with remote options

Job summary

Placements24 invites a Senior Tax Attorney to join their advisory team in Bloemfontein. You will provide sophisticated tax advice to a diverse client base, navigating South Africa's tax regime and advising on complex corporate transactions.

The role requires an admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa with a post-graduate Tax Law qualification and 7–10 years' experience. You will lead tax advisory, planning, and dispute resolution, working in a hybrid setup across the Free State.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa with a post-graduate tax qualification (e.g., LLM in Tax).
• 7–10 years post-qualification experience in tax law, private practice or corporate tax.
• Strong understanding of SA tax legislation and SARS practice.
• Experience in tax advisory, tax planning, and tax dispute resolution.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on SA and international tax law, including corporate income tax, VAT, CGT, and transfer pricing.
• Advise on tax implications of corporate transactions, mergers and acquisitions.
• Develop tax planning strategies to optimize clients' tax positions while ensuring compliance.
• Represent clients in SARS audits, objections, and appeals.
• Draft opinions, memoranda, and correspondence on complex tax issues.
• Stay updated on legislation and SARS practice notes impacting tax law.
• Collaborate with other legal and financial professionals to provide integrated client solutions.
• Assist in development and delivery of tax-related training and seminars.
• Ensure adherence to the firm's quality standards and ethical guidelines.
• Contribute to business development by identifying opportunities and building client relationships.

Skills

Analytical skills

Legal research

Drafting skills

Client management

Business development

Education

LLM in Tax

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prestigious advisory firm renowned for its expertise in corporate and international tax law, is seeking a Senior Tax Attorney to join their dynamic team in Bloemfontein . This key position involves providing sophisticated legal and strategic advice on complex tax matters to a diverse clientele, including multinational corporations, local businesses, and high-net-worth individuals. The successful candidate will be instrumental in navigating South Africa's intricate tax legislation, structuring tax-efficient transactions, and representing clients in tax disputes and audits. This is an outstanding opportunity to advance your career in tax law within the Free State province.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on South African and international tax law, including corporate income tax, VAT, capital gains tax, and transfer pricing.
• Advise on tax implications of corporate transactions, mergers, acquisitions, and restructurings.
• Develop and implement tax planning strategies to optimize clients' tax positions while ensuring compliance.
• Represent clients in negotiations and disputes with the South African Revenue Service (SARS), including audits, objections, and appeals.
• Draft legal opinions, memoranda, and correspondence on complex tax issues.
• Stay abreast of legislative changes, court decisions, and SARS practice notes impacting tax law.
• Collaborate with other legal and financial professionals to provide integrated client solutions.
• Assist in the development and delivery of tax-related training and seminars.
• Ensure adherence to the firm's quality standards and ethical guidelines.
• Contribute to business development efforts by identifying new opportunities and building client relationships.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa with a strong academic record and relevant post-graduate qualification in Tax Law (e.g., LLM in Tax).
• Minimum of 7-10 years of post-qualification experience specializing in tax law, gained either in private practice or a corporate tax department.
• Comprehensive understanding of South African tax legislation and SARS practice.
• Proven experience in tax advisory, tax planning, and tax dispute resolution.
• Excellent analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional drafting and communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex tax concepts clearly.
• Strong client relationship management skills and business development acumen.
• Ability to work independently and manage complex projects under pressure.
• High level of professional integrity and discretion.
• Experience with international tax issues is highly advantageous.

Benefits

Our client offers a highly competitive salary package, structured to reward expertise and performance, including annual bonuses. Benefits include comprehensive private medical aid, a substantial retirement annuity contribution, and generous allowances for professional development and conference attendance. This hybrid role provides flexibility, combining remote work options with in-office collaboration in Bloemfontein , fostering a balanced professional life within the Free State .