Legal Senior Advisor – Tax & Zakat

About the role

The Legal Senior Advisor will act as an internal consultant, providing expert guidance on withholding tax, VAT, real‑estate transaction taxes, and zakat regulations. Working autonomously with minimal direction, the advisor will prepare complex legal studies for various committees and support the organization in maintaining compliance with evolving tax laws.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor and interpret all tax and zakat legislation, delivering up‑to‑date legal advice.
• Collect required documents from stakeholders, compile case files, and ensure data accuracy.
• Conduct detailed legal analyses on withholding tax, double‑taxation agreements, VAT, selected goods taxes, real‑estate transaction taxes, and statutes of limitation clauses.
• Prepare and present timely legal studies to relevant committees.
• Perform specialized legal studies related to appeals and respond to legal advice requests from technical and accounting functions.
• Develop periodic and customized reports for management and maintain the section’s database.
• Identify issues, propose action plans, and recommend improvements.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (required); Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant legal experience, preferably in tax or zakat matters.
• Advanced research and analysis capabilities.
• Proficient legal advisory skills.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and professionalism.

Required skills