Senior Tax Lawyer - Litigation

Responsibilities

• Conduct analyses and prepare legal opinions on tax matters, interpreting current legislation and applicable case law
• Represent clients in administrative and judicial proceedings related to tax issues
• Monitor administrative and judicial proceedings, analyzing publications, case progress and determining appropriate actions
• Manage tax litigation strategy, including defining legal theories, procedural strategies and handling complex cases
• Draft defenses, submissions and appeals in tax proceedings to protect clients' interests
• Prepare and review appeals, including special appeals, extraordinary appeals, interlocutory appeals (agravos) and memorials
• Conduct oral arguments and handle court hearings and judicial conferences
• Negotiate with public agencies and tax authorities on tax matters
• Advise and assist the legal team on complex tax issues, providing technical and strategic support
• Coordinate the team on a technical level, supervising junior lawyers and interns
• Review materials produced by the team, including petitions, client communications and presentations
• Hold meetings and presentations for clients, explaining tax issues and the strategies adopted
• Stay up to date on changes in tax legislation and case law, consistently seeking the best solutions for clients
• Continuously monitor legislative and jurisprudential changes that impact clients and tax positions
• Participate in events, seminars and courses related to tax law to improve knowledge and skills
• Develop and implement tax strategies to optimize clients’ tax burden within legal limits.

Requirements

• Completed degree in Law
• Active OAB registration (Brazilian Bar Association)
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in tax law
• Postgraduate degree in the area is desirable
• Knowledge of ADVWIN+ will be considered a differential
• Availability to work onsite in a hybrid model in Belo Horizonte

Hard Skills

• tax law
• legal opinions
• tax litigation strategy
• drafting defenses
• oral arguments
• negotiation
• tax strategies
• case law interpretation
• administrative proceedings
• judicial proceedings

Soft Skills

• client communication
• team coordination
• supervision
• presentation skills
• strategic support
• analytical skills
• problem-solving
• leadership
• adaptability
• continuous learning

Certifications & Qualifications

• completed degree in Law
• active OAB registration
• postgraduate degree in tax law

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