Sr Counsel - VAT Advisor

Our Client operates in the Oil and Energy industry, with its headquarters rooted strongly in Saudi Arabia. It has its branches spread to more than 50 countries, providing employment to more than 68,500 people all over the world. They fall under the Fortune 500 Companies. They are one of the world’s largest oil producers. They are constantly growing by creating new technologies through its Research and Development efforts and branch into new business lines through Investments and Acquisitions.

Overview:

• We are seeking an experienced VAT advisor for our Tax and Benefits practice area within the law organization of our client.
• Law is responsible for providing Legal counsel and advisory services to our clients business units, subsidiaries and joint venture.
• Our clients Law Organization is growing in response to a broad corporate initiative that involves the continued growth of its exploration, production, refining and marketing, along with expansion into petrochemicals, renewables, power and other sectors of energy business.
• For adventurous individuals who are interested in working at one of the worlds most successful companies, our client offers challenging and sophisticated in-house opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Providing indirect tax advice to other attorneys and internal clients by analysing facts and conducting legal research, preparing legal analysis and opinions, and advising and making recommendations to company management regarding indirect tax issues.
• Reviewing current legislation, treaties, and governmental regulations pertinent to company operations and advising Law organization management and senior-level attorneys with regard to the same.
• Assisting and coordinating with outside counsel and accounting firms with respect to ongoing transactions, as well as providing responses to inquiries raised in connection with indirect tax examinations of our client and its subsidiaries.

Requirements: 

• You must have a minimum of five years of experience working for a leading law firm such as Big 4 accounting firms and / or an in-house tax department of a multinational company in the field of indirect tax.
• You must be a licensed attorney, certified public accountant, chartered accountant, chartered tax advisor, or have a equivalent qualification.
• An LL.M. in Taxation, Master of Business in Tax or the equivalent is a strong plus.
• Having an experience in energy industry (oil and gas, petrochemical, power or oil field services) or experience with indirect taxes in Saudi Arabia, or another member of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), is also a plus.