In-House International Tax Counsel

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In-House International Tax Counsel for a global fintech company handling tax strategy and compliance oversight. Focused on international tax risk management, regulations, and advising executives.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeRemote • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assess and map tax risks across multiple jurisdictions.
Maintain a group tax risk register and brief CLO/CFO regularly.
Monitor BEPS, ATAD, DAC6, FATCA/CRS and local legislative changes.
Advise on restructurings, new market entries, and ownership changes.
Develop and maintain a defensible transfer pricing framework.
Prepare Master File, Local Files, and CbCR documentation.
Review and align intercompany agreements.
Defend positions in audits and manage MAP procedures.
Advise on VAT/GST for financial and technology products.
Analyze place-of-supply rules for digital services.
Oversee VAT registrations and filings in EU, UK, UAE.
Evaluate VAT implications of new products and business models.
Assess withholding tax on dividend flows and treaty relief.
Optimize holding structures considering substance requirements.
Model cash extraction strategies (fees, royalties, loans).
Advise on shareholder loans and convertible instruments.
Coordinate tax filing calendars across jurisdictions.
Review returns and challenge external advisers where needed.
Support audits (IAS 12/IFRS disclosures).
Maintain group tax policy and effective tax rate models.
Align tax positions with licensing and capital requirements.
Advise CLO on new regulatory obligations.
Support corporate finance and BD in structuring partnerships.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Qualified lawyer or Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA, TEP, ADIT).
7+ years of international tax experience.
Strong knowledge of OECD TP Guidelines, BEPS, Pillar Two.
Experience with double tax treaties (UAE, Cyprus, Mauritius, UK).
VAT expertise in at least two jurisdictions (EU, UK, UAE).
Proven ability to manage external advisers across countries.
Highly organized, self-directed, able to manage multiple workstreams.
English: C1 / Fluent level.
Excellent written communication skills for clear, structured memoranda.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work arrangements

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Hard Skills & Tools

Transfer Pricing Framework DevelopmentTax Risk AssessmentMaster File and Local Files PreparationIntercompany Agreement ReviewTax Filing Calendar CoordinationWithholding Tax AssessmentCash Extraction Strategy ModelingVAT Registration and FilingRegulatory Compliance MonitoringAudit Support and Management

Soft Skills

Highly OrganizedSelf-DirectedExcellent Written Communication

Certifications

Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA)TEPADIT