Global Tax Manager

What we will offer:

We will offer you a place where you can be yourself and where there are no limits on what you can achieve. With us, you can take ownership of your career and have honest conversations throughout. You would join an ambitious firm with a clear strategy for profitable growth where you can get early responsibility and early involvement in growing the business. Here you can expect a competitive and fair reward as well as recognition based on all round performance. This forms part of our internal promise to you, The Deal, between the firm and its employees.

You can expect:

• A competitive salary and a host of family friendly policies
• Life assurance, private health and dental care for you and your family
• A range of flexible benefits including gym discount and retail vouchers
• We support the causes you care about by giving you one day per year off to volunteer with any charity that you are involved with outside of work
• A wellbeing strategy that focuses on preventative measures to maintain overall health, and tools and support for when our people experience physical or mental difficulties. The strategy focuses on four pillars: physical, emotional, financial and social aspects.
• Most of our roles are hybrid, meaning that colleagues benefit from working in our office and remotely. We are happy to discuss this and other flexible working arrangements with you as part of the application and interview process.
• We are an equal opportunity organisation, committed to having a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture, or any other protected characteristics. We aim to create a culture where everyone can be themselves and is valued for their strengths and unique perspectives.

We are seeking an experienced Global Tax Manager to support the firm’s internal tax strategy and compliance across multiple jurisdictions. This role focuses on advising the firm’s leadership on international tax matters, including partnership taxation, global structuring, transfer pricing, and regulatory developments. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing tax risk, ensuring compliance, and supporting the firm’s international growth. 

• Oversee all aspects of the firm’s tax compliance, including partnership tax, corporation tax, VAT, PAYE, STBV and other relevant taxes in the UK and internationally.
• Advise on the tax implications of the firm’s international operations, including office openings, partner relocations, and cross-border service delivery.
• Support the design and implementation of tax-efficient structures for the firm’s global footprint, including LLPs and branch offices.
• Monitor and assess the impact of international tax developments on the firm’s structure and operations.
• Assist with transfer pricing, BEPS, and other global tax initiatives.
• Collaborate with Finance, HR, and the Global Mobility Manager on the tax implications of global mobility and secondment arrangements.
• Collaborate with the Partnership Accounts Manager to manage partner profit allocations and tax reserving, while serving as a key liaison with the firm’s external tax compliance team to address partner-related tax queries.
• Manage relationships with external tax advisors and coordinate responses to tax authority enquiries.
• Assist in the preparation and review of global tax filings and disclosures.
• Liaise with HMRC and other tax authorities and manage audits or inquiries.
• Review tax filings and payments to ensure timely and accurate submissions.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and tax efficiencies.
• Manage the firm’s global withholding tax compliance.
• Provide internal training and updates on international tax developments to relevant stakeholders.

• ACA, ACCA, CTA or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in UK and international tax, ideally within a professional services or partnership environment.
• Strong understanding of UK partnership taxation and international tax frameworks.
• Experience with OECD and EU tax initiatives and their practical application.
• Experience advising on tax issues related to legal partnerships and LLPs.

Stephenson Harwood is an international law firm, and we're committed to creating 'positive partnerships' with our clients. We represent listed and private companies, institutions and individuals, building lasting relationships to help them succeed in a complex andever-changing world.

Our focus is on five core sectors: Energy Transition, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Private Capital and Funds, Technology, and Transportation and Trade.

With more than 1,400 people, including 210+ partners, across eight offices in Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we combine deep legal capabilities and broad commercial expertise. We have also forged close ties with high quality law firms around the world, blending local knowledge with global savvy for clients in over 100 countries.

We understand the power of diversity in delivering that high calibre advice to our clients. We want to attract diverse talent and we particularly encourage applications from underrepresented demographics.

Our brand strengths:

• GO FAR, GO TOGETHER
• EXPERTS IN MORE THAN LAW
• CAN DO PERSONALITIES
• ALWAYS READY