Tax & Legal Services Corporate Tax Advisory Director

Line of ServiceTaxIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismInternational Tax ServicesManagement LevelDirectorJob Description & SummaryLine 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.Key responsibilitiesYou will support the Corporate Tax Partners and lead and oversee a diverse portfolio covering advisory compliance controversy and transactions:Client 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 postdeal 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 signoff 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.Qualifications 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.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 credentialsBachelors degree in Accounting Finance Law Economics or related field; advanced degree preferred.Recognised tax/accounting qualification preferred (e.g. ADIT CTA ACA CPA CFA or equivalent).Arabic language skills are advantageous; fluency in English is.Technical and leadership competenciesExpert written and oral communication with the ability to translate complex rules into pragmatic commercially grounded advice.Strong financial modelling and data literacy; ability to guide clients on tax data systems and controls including Pillar Two data readiness.High judgment and negotiation skills; capable o