Lawyer Senior Manager

Responsibilities:

• Develops a solid understanding of domestic tax principles through study and practical application.
• Applies knowledge of local tax laws, case law, and regulations to analyze, research, and complete assigned tasks accurately, in line with role expectations.
• Prepares and reviews tax analyses, computations, and returns for straightforward scenarios and issues.
• Utilizes local research tools, software, and technology efficiently to deliver technically accurate and thorough work.
• Consistently applies tax risk management practices appropriate to role level.
• Recognizes potential tax planning opportunities within the local environment and escalates them when relevant.
• Adheres to all firm and regulatory confidentiality and privacy policies.
• Maintains up-to-date technical expertise by completing mandatory tax training and integrating it into work as applicable.
• Uses tax knowledge to discuss key issues with clients, local authorities, and team members, including assessing ambiguous or conflicting guidance.
• Interprets tax sources to execute and document compliance and advisory work.
• Analyzes authorities and draws conclusions on moderately complex fact patterns and issues.
• Incorporates changes in tax law, regulatory requirements, and industry considerations into client work, identifying potential impacts.
• Reviews junior staff work and evaluates issues with managers or partners to ensure analyses and conclusions are accurate and appropriate.
• Produces clear, well-reasoned, and reader-friendly technical tax analyses

Qualifications:

• Preferably a member of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines and Certified Public Accountant but accounting background is not mandatory
• Must have at least 6 years of managerial experience and a thorough understanding of tax practice
• Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, interpersonal, and business development skills
• Must be from or residing near Cebu City

Location: Cebu

Work set-up: Hybrid (3x onsite 2 day WFH)