Senior Tax Lawyer – Litigation

Lacerda Diniz Machado

Senior Tax Lawyer handling complex tax issues and legal representations for clients at Lacerda Diniz. Collaborating with a dynamic team to develop strategic solutions in tax law and compliance.

Posted 6/22/2026full-timeBelo Horizonte • 🇧🇷 BrazilSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct analyses and prepare legal opinions on tax matters, interpreting current legislation and applicable case law
Represent clients in administrative and judicial proceedings related to tax issues
Monitor administrative and judicial proceedings, analyzing publications, case progress and determining appropriate actions
Manage tax litigation strategy, including defining legal theories, procedural strategies and handling complex cases
Draft defenses, submissions and appeals in tax proceedings to protect clients' interests
Prepare and review appeals, including special appeals, extraordinary appeals, interlocutory appeals (agravos) and memorials
Conduct oral arguments and handle court hearings and judicial conferences
Negotiate with public agencies and tax authorities on tax matters
Advise and assist the legal team on complex tax issues, providing technical and strategic support
Coordinate the team on a technical level, supervising junior lawyers and interns
Review materials produced by the team, including petitions, client communications and presentations
Hold meetings and presentations for clients, explaining tax issues and the strategies adopted
Stay up to date on changes in tax legislation and case law, consistently seeking the best solutions for clients
Continuously monitor legislative and jurisprudential changes that impact clients and tax positions
Participate in events, seminars and courses related to tax law to improve knowledge and skills
Develop and implement tax strategies to optimize clients’ tax burden within legal limits.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completed degree in Law
Active OAB registration (Brazilian Bar Association)
Minimum of 6 years of experience in tax law
Postgraduate degree in the area is desirable
Knowledge of ADVWIN+ will be considered a differential
Availability to work onsite in a hybrid model in Belo Horizonte

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive fixed salary
PLR (profit-sharing)
Transparent and meaningful professional development
Flexible benefits card (Swile)
Birthday day off
Partnership with a language school
Collaborative work environment with continuous learning opportunities
Opportunities for professional development and supervision of real cases by experienced professionals
Happy hours and various celebrations

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Hard Skills & Tools

tax lawlegal opinionstax litigation strategydrafting defensesoral argumentsnegotiationtax strategiescase law interpretationadministrative proceedingsjudicial proceedings

Soft Skills

client communicationteam coordinationsupervisionpresentation skillsstrategic supportanalytical skillsproblem-solvingleadershipadaptabilitycontinuous learning

Certifications

completed degree in Lawactive OAB registrationpostgraduate degree in tax law