Shape the Future of a Growing Corporate Tax Practice

Our client is a well-established international tax advisory group with over 20 years of expertise supporting multinational corporations on complex cross-border tax matters.

Following the successful launch of its UAE operations, the Dubai office is entering an exciting new phase of growth.
Combining the agility, entrepreneurial mindset and autonomy of a start-up with the backing, reputation and technical excellence of an established international platform, the firm offers a unique opportunity for an ambitious tax professional looking to play a key role in building and shaping a growing Corporate & International Tax practice.

As part of this expansion, we are exclusively recruiting a Corporate Tax Director to lead sophisticated advisory engagements, develop long-term client relationships and contribute to the continued growth of the business across the UAE.

Your Role

As a key member of the leadership team, you will combine technical expertise, commercial acumen and people leadership to drive the success of the Corporate Tax practice.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead complex UAE and international corporate tax advisory engagements for multinational groups, investment funds, family offices and international investors.
• Advise clients on cross-border structuring, corporate reorganisations, M&A transactions, financing structures and international tax planning.
• Develop trusted client relationships, identify new business opportunities and contribute to the firm's commercial growth.
• Act as a strategic advisor throughout the client lifecycle, ensuring an exceptional onboarding experience and outstanding service delivery.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across jurisdictions to deliver technically robust and commercially pragmatic solutions.
• Monitor tax and regulatory developments, translating legislative changes into practical advice for clients.
• Lead, mentor and develop the Corporate Tax team while fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Contribute to the strategic development and visibility of the practice through networking, thought leadership and market engagement.

What We're Looking For

• Master's degree in Law, Tax, Economics or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years' experience within a BIG4, international advisory firm, specialist tax boutique or a leading law firm is required.
• Strong expertise in Corporate Tax and International Tax Advisory, with proven expertise advising on cross-border transactions, international tax structuring, corporate reorganisations and M&A tax matters.
• Business development experience or a strong commercial mindset with the willingness to develop business.
• Hands-on experience with the UAE Corporate Tax regime is mandatory, whether gained while based in the UAE or advising UAE clients from an international office.
• Professional experience in Europe and/or significant exposure to European tax matters and cross-border structures involving European jurisdictions is required.
• Previous exposure to the Financial Services industry would be a strong advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage senior client relationships and lead complex advisory engagements.
• Fluent English is essential. Arabic and/or French would be considered a strong advantage.

Why Join?

• Join a rapidly growing UAE office backed by an established international advisory group.
• Play a genuine leadership role in shaping and expanding the Corporate Tax practice from an early stage.
• Work on sophisticated international tax matters.
• Enjoy the autonomy and entrepreneurial spirit of a growing business while benefiting from the resources, expertise and international reach of a global platform.
• Competitive remuneration package, with a performance-based bonus structure and strong long-term career development opportunities.
• Hybrid working arrangements tailored to business and individual needs.
• No travel requirements.