Senior Associate - Tax

Responsibility

• Advise clients on various tax matters in respect of corporate income tax, personal income tax, VAT, specific business tax, stamp duty, excise tax, customs duty, house and land tax, BOI, etc.
• Advise clients on tax planning for domestic and cross-border transactions, proper structure for doing business in Thailand, and utilization of double tax agreements.
• Advise clients on the computation of individual income tax and corporate income tax, filing of tax returns and other tax compliance matters.
• Prepare tax appeals and various letters to the tax authorities, such as letters requesting a tax ruling, letters requesting a waiver or reduction of a penalty, fine, surcharge, etc.
• Formulate legal strategies, provide legal opinions and analytical responses to clients, respond to inquiries, develop legal guide, complete questionnaire, and act as the primary point of contact for clients.
• Perform legal research when and as necessary to resolve legal issues and determine the appropriate course of action regarding a particular issue/case.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing complex tax returns and tax computation.
• At least 8-10 years of demonstrated tax law experience.
• Communication skills - have excellent written and spoken skills in both Thai and English.
• Organizational skills - be able to effectively manage multiple assignments and prioritize work.
• Persuasion skills - be able to confidently persuade, articulate, and discuss legal issues, transactions, and strategies.
• Legal mindset - be able to apply legal principles and draw on experience to develop legal strategies and solve legal problems.
• Service mindset - demonstrate true commitment in achieving positive matter outcomes for clients and be able to build and maintain client relationships.
• Commercial thinking - possess strong business acumen, keep up to date with market trends, and be able to identify business opportunities for the firm.