45416593928 – International Tax Lawyer
Activate Talent
Brazil
•4 horas atrás
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Sobre
- International Tax Lawyer
- Remote – London Time Zone Shifted Support
- Full Time | Independent Contractor
- About the Company
- We help high-net-worth individuals, families, and businesses reduce tax exposure, navigate complex cross-border regulations, and optimize their global asset structures. Our boutique advisory firm combines deep legal expertise with strategic foresight, providing solutions that transcend national borders — a true embodiment of our company's ethos.
- We believe in proactive planning, tailored structures, and exceptional service, enabling our clients to thrive in an increasingly complex global environment.
- Position Overview
- We are seeking a seasoned International Tax Lawyer to advise on high-level, cross-border tax planning, structuring, compliance, and controversy matters. You will work with a multidisciplinary team of investment, legal, and operational experts to deliver sophisticated tax strategies for global clients — including families, entrepreneurs, and businesses — with assets and activities across multiple jurisdictions.
- This is a remote role with London time zone shifted support to ensure optimal collaboration with clients and colleagues across Europe, the Americas, and beyond.
- Key ResponsibilitiesAdvisory & Structuring
Advise on international tax matters related to
- Cross-border entity structuring (e.g., holding companies, trusts, foundations)
- Withholding tax, transfer pricing, and treaty application
- Tax-efficient repatriation strategies: dividends, royalties, interest, capital gains
- Tax residency, citizenship planning, and exit taxation
- Design and implement compliant, tax-efficient structures for global clients
- Compliance & Risk Management
Oversee global tax compliance across jurisdictions
- FBAR, FATCA, CRS, Form 5471/8865, CbC reporting, etc.
- Coordinate cross-border filings and ensure timely compliance
- Monitor and advise on changes in international tax laws and regulatory frameworks
- Tax Controversy & Defense
- Represent clients in cross-border tax disputes, audits, and assessments
- Liaise with tax authorities and local counsel to manage tax controversies
- Negotiate favorable outcomes and mitigate penalties
- Legal Advisory & Drafting
- Conduct legal due diligence for international transactions (M&A, capital movements, IP, financing)
- Draft and review intercompany agreements, royalty/service contracts, loan agreements, etc.
- Advise on international estate, gift, and wealth transfer planning
- Team & Network Development
- Mentor junior lawyers and associates
- Build and maintain a global network of trusted legal and tax advisors
- Collaborate with internal teams to align tax strategy with investment and estate planning
- JD / LLM in Tax or equivalent legal qualification
- Admitted to practice in at least one major jurisdiction (e.g., U.S., UK, or EU member state)
- 5–8+ years’ experience in international tax law (law firm, Big Four, or boutique advisory)
Expertise in
- U.S. international tax (Subpart F, GILTI, PFICs, IRC §§ 385/367/956)
- OECD BEPS framework and EU Anti-Tax Avoidance Directives
- Treaty interpretation and CFC regimes
Track record in
- Cross-border structuring and M&A
- Tax controversy and defense
- Intercompany pricing and contracts
- Strong drafting and client communication skills
- Fluent in English (required); Spanish, Portuguese, Mandarin, or French strongly preferred
- Willingness to travel internationally as needed
- Key Competencies & Attributes
- Strategic: Sees tax in the context of broader legal, financial, and business goals
- Proactive: Stays ahead of regulatory changes and client needs
- Client-Focused: Prioritizes bespoke, high-impact solutions
- Collaborative: Works well across cultures and disciplines
- Ethical & Compliance-Oriented: Balances innovation with risk management
- Analytical & Creative: Brings a problem-solving mindset to complex tax issues
- Reporting & Team Structure
- Reports to: Head of Legal / Chief Legal Officer
- Collaborates with: Strategy, Investment, Private Client, and Operations teams
- Potential to lead a small team of associates or specialists as the firm grows
- Performance Metrics
- Successful implementation of tax-optimized, compliant structures
- High client satisfaction, retention, and referrals
- Minimization of audit risks and favorable controversy outcomes
- Expansion of the global legal/tax advisor network
- Contributions to thought leadership and global brand visibility
- Why Join the Company?
- Work with sophisticated global clients on high-impact, cross-border issues
- Collaborate with a world-class, entrepreneurial team
- Fully remote with international exposure
- Opportunity to grow into a leadership role
- Shape the future of global tax planning from anywhere
- Apply today to help sophisticated clients go further — without borders.