Dentons is the world's largest law firm, renowned for its commitment to delivering innovative legal solutions to clients around the globe. With offices in over 160 countries and a team of legal professionals dedicated to excellence, Dentons offers a dynamic and inclusive work environment.
Job Overview:
We are seeking an experienced tax leader to oversee tax strategy, compliance, and structuring across our European operations. This senior role involves developing high-caliber tax solutions, advising management and partners, and ensuring compliance with international tax regulations. In this role you will play a critical role in shaping tax policies, optimizing partner taxation, and improving internal processes.
Key Responsibilities:
* Partner Income Tax & Income Sourcing:
o Develop and implement income sourcing policies for partners.
o Collaborate with external advisors on local tax developments and provide support during tax audits.
o Manage tax compliance for partners across multiple jurisdictions, including monitoring tax payments.
o Collaborate with local teams to maintain tax compliance and alignment with regulations.
o Oversee the preparation of K-1 equivalents for U.S. national partners.
* Europe-Wide Tax Structuring, Compliance & Advisory
o Provide guidance on partner income tax, VAT, withholding tax, corporate income tax, trade tax, and other cross-border tax regulations, in cooperation with local finance teams, our tax partners, and external consultants as needed.
o Oversee tax compliance for group entities.
o Lead tax planning and tax risk mitigation.
o Ensure adherence to Mandatory Disclosure Rules (MDR) and other international compliance requirements.
o Manage partner and employee mobility tax cases, addressing permanent establishment risks, social security compliance, and expatriate taxation.
o Lead tax structuring efforts to support growth, restructuring, and expansion initiatives.
o Provide training and advisory support to local and European finance teams.
o Conduct annual updates on transfer pricing models and review local tax laws to mitigate double taxation risks.
o Act as an advisor in different tax related questions in collaboration with internal business services teams (such as HR or Billing).
* Partner Accounting & Financial Reporting:
o Monitor tax payments across the Firm and provide tax input for the Partners Accounting and Treasury teams.
o Advise on tax implications in partner distribution policies.
o Collaborate with the group consolidation team, controlling team, and external auditors.
Requirements
* Professional tax qualification (CTA, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent).
* 8+ years of experience in tax compliance or advisory, within professional services, the legal industry, or global mobility.
* Extensive expertise in European tax laws, cross-border taxation, and mobility taxation.
* Proven ability to handle complex tax issues in a multinational environment.
* Strong analytical skills with the ability to navigate complex business structures.
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to advise senior stakeholders and lead through change.
Benefits
This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the tax strategy of a leading law firm while working in a dynamic, cross-border environment. If you are a tax expert with excellent technical skills and a strategic mindset, we encourage you to apply.