Tax Advisory Senior Assistant – Lawyer

The Tax Advisory team of FORVIS MAZARS in Greece is currently looking for an experienced Senior Assistant with a legal background, specialized in corporate and tax law, to join its dynamic and highly motivated team.

For the right candidate, the position offers excellent advancement opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with the rest of the tax advisory team, as well as with teams from other service lines.
• Conducting thorough research of both new and existing legislation.
• Drafting tax advisory reports, memos and proposals, ensuring the delivery of high-quality work, while understanding client expectations and needs.
• Maintaining strong technical knowledge in all areas of taxation, both domestic and international.
• Coordinating with the tax advisory team, clients, intermediaries (being banks, lawyers, financial advisors and/or the tax authorities) and colleagues throughout advisory engagements.
• Conducting in-depth research on case law from national courts and the European Court of Justice (ECJ), as well as examining decisions from the Dispute Resolution Directorate.
• Dealing with ad-hoc client corporate and tax advisory and planning issues.

Requirements

• BSc in Law (LLM in Corporate or Public Law with specialization in Tax Law and/or ADIT will be considered an asset).
• Qualified to work as an Attorney-at-law in Greece.
• 3-5 years of professional experience in the relevant fields in a medium/ large practice environment (preferably audit firm or law firm with tax advisory department).
• Completion of the Long-term Tax seminar provided by AUEB will be considered a plus.
• Excellent knowledge of accounting, corporate, tax and labor law legislation.
• Focus on delivering work of excellent quality with attention to detail.
• Fluent in English with excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work efficiently within a team.
• Excellent organizational and planning capabilities, with a problem-solving approach.  
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work and adhere to tight deadlines and deliver under pressure.
• Excellent computer-literacy skills.
• Personality with high morale and integrity.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package
• Private insurance
• Flexible working scheme
• Continuous training and career development opportunities

About Forvis Mazars

Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network. The network operates under a single brand worldwide, with just two members: Forvis Mazars LLP in the United States and Forvis Mazars Group SC, an internationally integrated partnership operating in over 100 countries and territories. Both member firms share a commitment to providing an unmatched client experience, delivering audit & assurance, tax and advisory services around the world. Together, our strategic vision strives to move our clients, people, industry and communities forward. 

All applications will be treated with confidentiality and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.