Shepstone & Wylie Attorneys are looking for an associate to join the Tax team. The Shepstone & Wylie Tax team deals with all legal tax matters, from tax planning and structuring to domestic and offshore transactions as well as disputes. Candidates need to have two or more years’ experience in a tax practice, either in an auditing firm or a law firm, and must hold a LLM in Taxation. Candidates who have the requested qualifications but are not admitted attorneys will also be considered. Candidates with tax technical / tax advisory experience will be given preference.
Duties and Responsibilities include:
- Provide clear legal advice on complex tax matters
- Act as counsel on tax issues in a timely and effective manner
- Contacting and liaising with internal and external clients and SARS
- Research and analyse relevant regulatory requirements and translate into business solutions
- Drafting of tax opinions and relevant documentation
- Building and maintaining business relationships with client and other stake holders
Minimum Requirements:
- LLB Degree
- Post graduate LLM in Taxation
- Minimum 2 Years’ experience working in the tax department of an auditing firm or law firm
- Demonstrate a good understanding of Tax law
Behaviours (Interpersonal Skills Required to Complete Activities):
- Communicate effectively both verbally and written
- Demonstrate the ability to anticipate and plan
- Demonstrate customer focus
- Constructive teamwork
- Honesty, reliability, and punctuality
- Ability to take initiative
- Be able to work under pressure, and occasionally after hours.
- Ability to work independently and to use initiative
- Meticulous and ability to pay attention to detail
Job Working Conditions:
- Own transport essential
- Mon – Fri | 08h00 – 17h00
- On-site based in Durban, Umhlanga