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Tax Lawyer
Job summary
A legal and finance recruitment firm seeks a highly skilled Tax Lawyer to join their team remotely in Cape Town. You will provide expert guidance on corporate tax, ensure compliance with international regulations, and manage transfer pricing. Ideal candidates will have a Master’s degree in Tax Law and 2–5 years of relevant experience, particularly in Dutch corporate tax law. This role requires strong research and organizational skills.
Qualifications
- 2–5 years of relevant experience, ideally in a law firm or tax advisory.
- Solid knowledge of Dutch corporate tax law and EU tax directives.
- Comfortable working independently in a remote environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide legal advice on corporate tax planning and structuring.
- Ensure compliance with international tax regulations.
- Oversee transfer pricing policies in line with OECD Guidelines.
- Work closely with legal and finance teams for corporate strategy.
Skills
Education
We are looking for a highly skilled Tax Lawyer to join our in-house legal and finance team in a full time remote capacity. In this role, you will provide expert guidance on corporate tax matters, cross-border structuring, regulatory compliance, and transfer pricing for a global business. You will support strategic decision‑making across business units and help ensure the group’s operations remain aligned with international tax frameworks and best practices.
Provide legal advice on corporate tax planning, including international structuring, intercompany transactions, and financing arrangements.
Support the design and implementation of tax‑efficient structures for holding, financing, and intellectual property operations across jurisdictions.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external advisors on mergers, acquisitions, and reorganizations.
Ensure compliance with international tax regulations including BEPS, FATCA, CRS, DAC6, and related disclosure obligations.
Identify tax risks, advise on mitigation strategies, and maintain internal compliance frameworks.
Represent the company in discussions with tax authorities regarding audits, rulings, or regulatory changes.
Maintain transfer pricing policies in line with OECD Guidelines.
Oversee the preparation and review of master files, local files, and benchmarking reports.
Assist in the defense of transfer pricing positions during reviews or audits.
Work closely with legal, finance, treasury, and business operations to ensure tax matters are integrated into corporate strategy.
Translate complex tax rules into practical guidance for business leaders and operational teams.
Master’s degree in Tax Law, International Taxation, or a related field.
2–5 years of relevant experience, ideally in a law firm, tax advisory, or in‑house corporate tax role.
Solid knowledge of Dutch corporate tax law, including tax treaties and substance requirements.
Familiarity with EU tax directives, advance ruling procedures, and cross‑border compliance frameworks.
Strong research, drafting, and organizational skills.
Comfortable working independently in a remote‑first environment and managing multiple tasks.
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