Director, Transaction Taxes

Opportunity in a Tier A firm.

This firm seeks an experienced Transaction Tax Director to join its expanding team. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the transaction tax department and driving growth over the next five years. This position offers a unique opportunity for individuals with a strong background in M&A taxation to take on a leadership role and contribute to the firm's strategic development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead complex tax due diligence assignments, overseeing corporation tax due diligence services
• Coordinate with specialists across various tax domains and international offices to manage comprehensive tax due diligence projects
• Spearhead M&A structuring advisory services, delivering sophisticated tax advisory solutions
• Manage client relationships, including scoping assignments and fee negotiations
• Collaborate with deal advisory teams to provide integrated M&A services
• Contribute to the development and implementation of growth strategies for the transaction tax team
• Enhance service quality through process improvements and team training initiatives
• Mentor and manage key team members, supporting their professional development

Qualifications and Skills

• Professional qualification such as ACA or CTA (or equivalent)
• Extensive experience in transaction taxes and M&A structuring
• Strong technical knowledge of corporate and shareholder tax issues in transactions
• Excellent project management and leadership abilities
• Proven track record in client relationship management and business development
• Strong financial acumen, including proficiency in monitoring project financials and fee negotiations

This role presents an excellent opportunity for ambitious professionals to advance their careers in a dynamic, growing firm, with potential for partnership consideration in the future.