Senior Tax Lawyer - Practice Lead at Alan & Grant

Alan & Grant - Our client provides comprehensive legal solutions spanning commercial law, real estate, construction, agriculture, intellectual property, ICT, government and public sector matters, immigration, employment, and dispute resolution.

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Tax Lawyer - Practice Lead

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• Our client is seeking a highly skilled Tax Lawyer to spearhead our new Tax Practice and help build a robust service line focused on tax advisory, compliance, audit representation, and regulatory matters.
• The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in corporate taxation, transaction structuring, transfer pricing, and regulatory compliance, with experience equivalent to at least an Assistant Manager level in any of the Big Four accounting firms. CT, government and public sector matters, immigration, employment, and dispute resolution.

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead the development and growth of the firm’s Tax Practice, including strategy, client acquisition, and service delivery.
• Provide comprehensive legal and tax advisory services to corporations, financial institutions, and high-net-worth clients.
• Represent clients in tax audits, investigations, and disputes before the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and State tax authorities.
• Ensure compliance with tax laws, reporting standards, and regulatory obligations.
• Work closely with the firm’s Corporate, Finance, and Dispute Resolution teams to deliver integrated advisory solutions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate tax-related clauses and agreements in commercial transactions.
• Keep abreast of tax policy changes, new legislation, and judicial precedents and communicate their impact to clients and management.
• Develop internal processes and best practices for the emerging Tax Practice.
• Supervise and mentor junior lawyers as the team expands.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree and Call to the Nigerian Bar (B.L.); additional qualifications such as Chartered Accountant (ICAN/ACCA) or Chartered Tax Practitioner (CITN) are highly desirable.
• Minimum of 10 years post-call experience, with at least 5 years in a tax and regulatory advisory role within a top-tier law firm or Big Four accounting firm.
• Strong understanding of Nigerian tax laws, company law, financial reporting standards, and international tax principles.
• Proven ability to manage client portfolios, handle complex tax issues, and lead multiple engagements.
• Exceptional analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication, presentation, and business development acumen.
• Demonstrated leadership and the ability to build and grow a new practice area.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.