Tax Attorney

Tax Attorney – Constantia, Cape Town (Remote, Part-Time)

Our client is seeking an experienced Tax Attorney to join their team and must reside in Cape Town. This is a remote position requiring 2–3 days of work per week.

Responsibilities:

Provide expert advice on South African and international tax law, planning and structuring
Draft legal tax opinions based on legislation, case law, SARS rulings and regulatory guidance
Manage tax disputes, including objections, appeals, alternative dispute resolution, settlements and Tax Board or Tax Court proceedings
Liaise directly with SARS on client matters, including correspondence, meetings and formal proceedings
Advise clients on tax compliance, risk management and cross-border transactions
Prepare and manage Voluntary Disclosure Programme (VDP) and Debt Compromise applications
Attend client consultations and provide practical, commercially focused tax advice
Keep up to date with tax legislation and case law developments and contribute to the mentoring and development of the tax team

Requirements:

LLB or relevant legal qualification
Strong experience in tax law, tax advisory and dispute resolution
Proven experience dealing with SARS and tax-related matters
Excellent legal research, drafting, and analytical skills
Strong client communication and relationship management skills
Experience with VDP applications, Debt Compromise, international tax, or cross-border matters would be advantageous