Senior Tax Attorney

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary

Performance bonuses

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional development allowances

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Tax Attorney with a strong track record in corporate tax, transfer pricing, and international tax matters.

You will advise multinational clients, lead complex tax disputes, and mentor junior lawyers within a market-leading tax practice. This office-based role offers substantial remuneration, performance-based bonuses, medical aid, provident fund, and professional development allowances.

Qualifications

• LLB with LLM in Tax Law or equivalent.
• ,
• ],
• job_responsibilities_description [
• Advise clients on domestic and international tax implications of corporate transactions.
• Develop tax-efficient structuring strategies.
• Provide transfer pricing policy advice.
• Represent clients in tax audits, investigations, and disputes with SARS.
• Draft and review tax clauses in commercial agreements.
• Conduct tax due diligence for mergers and acquisitions.
• Stay updated on South Africa and international tax laws and case law.
• Collaborate with other departments for integrated solutions.
• Mentor junior tax lawyers and contribute to the firm's knowledge base.
• Engage in business development to attract new clients.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on intricate domestic and international tax implications of corporate transactions.
• Develop and implement tax-efficient structuring strategies.
• Provide expert advice on transfer pricing policies and compliance.
• Represent clients in tax audits, investigations, and disputes with tax authorities (SARS).
• Draft and review tax-related clauses in commercial agreements.
• Conduct tax due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate activities.
• Stay abreast of all relevant tax legislation, regulations, and case law in South Africa and key international jurisdictions.
• Collaborate with other departments within the firm to provide integrated legal solutions.
• Mentor junior tax lawyers and contribute to the firm's knowledge base.
• Engage in business development activities to attract new clients and opportunities.

Skills

Tax law expertise

Corporate tax

Transfer pricing

Legal drafting

Tax litigation

Client management

Business development

Research skills

Communication skills

Education

LLB degree

LLM in Tax Law

Attorney admission

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a top-tier corporate law firm situated in the financial hub of Sandton , Gauteng, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Tax Attorney. This critical role involves providing expert advice on a broad spectrum of domestic and international tax law matters, including corporate tax planning, structuring, transfer pricing, and dispute resolution. The successful candidate will work with a prestigious client base, including multinational corporations and high-net-worth individuals. We are looking for a strategic thinker with a proven track record of success in complex tax litigation and advisory work. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a market-leading tax practice and contribute to significant commercial transactions within the dynamic economic environment of Sandton .

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on intricate domestic and international tax implications of corporate transactions, restructurings, and investments.
• Develop and implement tax-efficient structuring strategies.
• Provide expert advice on transfer pricing policies and compliance.
• Represent clients in tax audits, investigations, and disputes with tax authorities (SARS).
• Draft and review tax-related clauses in commercial agreements.
• Conduct tax due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate activities.
• Stay abreast of all relevant tax legislation, regulations, and case law in South Africa and key international jurisdictions.
• Collaborate with other departments within the firm to provide integrated legal solutions.
• Mentor junior tax lawyers and contribute to the firm's knowledge base.
• Engage in business development activities to attract new clients and opportunities.

Requirements

• An LLB degree, coupled with an LLM in Tax Law or equivalent advanced qualification.
• Admission as an Attorney of the High Court.
• A minimum of 8 years of post-qualification experience, with a substantial focus on corporate tax law.
• Demonstrated expertise in South African tax law and practice.
• Experience with international tax principles, including cross-border transactions and transfer pricing.
• Proven success in handling complex tax disputes and litigation.
• Excellent analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.
• Strong client management and business development skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage demanding deadlines.

Benefits

Our client offers a highly competitive remuneration package, including a substantial base salary, performance-based bonuses, and comprehensive benefits such as medical aid, a provident fund, and professional development allowances.

• substantial base salary
• performance-based bonuses
• medical aid
• a provident fund
• professional development allowances

The firm prides itself on its intellectually stimulating work environment and offers significant opportunities for career progression within its prestigious Sandton office. We are committed to fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration. This role is office-based, providing the full benefit of in-person collaboration and mentorship within Gauteng 's premier business district.