Tax & Legal Services - Corporate Tax Advisory - Director

About UsWith offices in 152 countries and nearly 328,000 professionals, we are one of the world’s leading professional services networks, helping organisations and individuals create lasting value through Assurance, Tax and Advisory services. For over 40 years, we have contributed to the Middle East’s transformation journey, partnering with governments and businesses to deliver sustainable solutions. Today, more than 12,000 of us across Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE are shaping the region’s future.Line Of Service OverviewAt PwC, our people in tax services focus on providing advice and guidance to clients on tax planning, compliance, and strategy. These individuals help businesses navigate complex tax regulations and optimise their tax positions.Business Unit OverviewIn Corporate Tax, you will focus on offering Corporate Tax advisory working with our Delivery Centre on compliance, dispute resolution and tax accounting services to clients. You will provide advice and guidance on tax planning, strategy, helping businesses optimise their tax positions and navigate complex tax regulations to ensure compliance.Role OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Corporate Tax Director to lead complex engagements across the UAE, advising multinational groups, regional conglomerates, family offices and sovereign wealth funds on UAE Corporate Tax and related advisory matters. The role combines market leadership, technical excellence, and people management, with accountability for client portfolio growth, quality execution, and risk management. You will be a senior member of the leadership team, shaping our go‑to‑market strategy and coaching high‑performing teams to deliver exceptional client outcomes.How You’ll ContributeKey responsibilitiesClient leadership and advisoryServe as lead advisor on UAE Corporate Tax matters under Federal Decree‑Law No. 47 of 2022 and implementing decisions, including group structuring, free zone regimes, participation exemption, interest limitation, deductibility, loss utilisation, business restructuring, and permanent establishment and nexus analyses.Lead complex transactions and reorganisations, including due diligence, tax structuring, SPA tax clauses, step‑plan design, post‑deal integration, and tax accounting implications.Engagement delivery and qualitySet engagement strategy, scope, budgets, and staffing plans; ensure timely, high‑quality deliverables aligned to global methodologies, independence, and risk management requirements.Review and sign‑off technical analyses, memoranda, models, and client reports; ensure clear articulation of positions and defensibility under UAE law and OECD standards.Oversee tax compliance for complex groups, including registrations, elections, group relief/consolidation, returns, and tax accounting/disclosures under IFRS; ensure robust documentation and workpapers.Market developmentDrive business development with existing and new clients; originate and convert pipeline; lead proposals, thought leadership, and market eminence initiatives focused on priority sectors (financial services, energy, real estate, technology, consumer/retail, logistics, sovereign/PE).Build executive‑level relationships (CFO, Tax Director) and cultivate a trusted‑advisor profile through insights on regulatory developments and market trends.People leadershipLead, coach, and develop high‑performing teams across grades; provide on‑the‑job training, formal feedback, and sponsorship; promote inclusion and psychological safety.Foster collaboration across service lines (TP, Deals, Legal, Audit, Consulting) to deliver integrated solutions and develop next‑generation leaders.Risk, ethics, and operationsUphold the firm’s quality, independence, confidentiality, and information security standards; proactively manage engagement risks and escalation protocols.Ensure accurate WIP, billing, and cash collection; deliver profitable growth against targets.What You’ll BringQualifications and experience12+ years of relevant corporate/international tax experience, with significant time in a Big Four or leading law/consulting firm; strong UAE/GCC exposure required.Deep technical command of UAE Corporate Tax law and guidance.Proven track record leading large, multi‑jurisdictional engagements and managing senior client stakeholders.Demonstrable business development success, with experience originating and closing sizable advisory projects.Strong understanding of IFRS tax accounting (IAS 12) and reporting for groups; familiarity with GloBE deferred tax, safe harbours, and data requirements will be an advantage.Experience with Revenue Authority interactions, audits, rulings/clarifications, and dispute strategies will be an advantage.Education and professional credentialsBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Law, Economics, or related field; advanced degree preferred.Recognised tax/accounting qualification preferred (e.g., ADIT, CTA, ACA,