The Opportunity Primary Responsibilities: Managing the firm's international tax compliance matters to ensure that all of the firm's international tax filing obligations are satisfied on an accurate and timely basis. Together with the Head of International Tax, acting as a subject matter expert for international tax matters. Ongoing review of the firm's international tax compliance matters and international tax structuring in light of a potential merger with a US firm. This requires a proactive approach to international tax, and connecting and collaborating with other Business Services teams and external advisers is a key part of the role. Key Responsibilities: Ensuring the efficient completion, on a timely and accurate basis, of all of the firm’s global tax compliance obligations, including income and corporation tax computations and returns in all countries outside of the UK and Australia. Preparation and submission of the firm’s annual Country by Country Report, managing the process of CbCR notifications globally and responsibility for the maintenance and submission of Master and Local Files, as well as planning for Pillar 2 reporting and compliance. Working with the Head of International Tax, conducting a country by country analysis of the impact of a potential merger with a US law firm, including impact on partners' effective tax rates and impact on existing processes and procedures. Responsibility for the firm’s financial hygiene in respect of tax liabilities by ensuring tax payments are made as appropriate, accurate tax provisions are calculated and maintained, double tax relief claims are maximised, and by monitoring tax balances in statutory accounts. Supporting the Director of Tax and Partner Finance and the Head of International Tax with the implementation and management of strategic projects and initiatives such as new office openings, lateral hires, changes to partner structures in localised jurisdictions etc. Establishing and maintaining systems to monitor legislative changes in tax and reporting requirements (eg transfer pricing, Pillar 2, e-invoicing), and implementing the firm's policies and reporting in response to these, to ensure compliance in line with legal and regulatory requirements, and the firm's tax strategy. Liaising with colleagues from a non-tax background, both within the finance team and the wider business, to ensure tax is properly understood and factored into decision making across the business. Working with the Head of Partner Finance, Tax Processes and Controls to ensure appropriate internal controls and supervision routines are in place for the international tax team's work. Responsibility for other compliance and financial issues, including: Intercompany recharges; Assisting the Head of International Tax in managing Permanent Establishment risk, and calculating annual profit arising to Permanent Establishments in relevant jurisdictions; Managing withholding tax issues, including provision of appropriate documentation where necessary and collecting certificates of tax deducted, refunds, etc; Managing audits in non-UK and non-Australia jurisdictions as they arise, and; Managing the annual budget process for the Tax & Partner Finance team and tracking external adviser fees against budget. Management and personnel aspects Reporting line management of the International Tax Advisor (Europe and India), International Tax Advisor (ROW) and International Tax Assistant, ensuring improvement, appropriate development of talent and succession planning. Developing and maintaining strong relationships with Business Finance and management stakeholders across the firm, in particular to pro-actively identify areas of activity where international tax issues may arise, or where the Tax & Partner Finance team should become more significantly involved. Ensuring pro-active communication within the Tax & Partner Finance team. Key internal relationships: Director of Tax and Partner Finance, Director of Partner Finance, Tax Processes and Controls, Head of International Tax, Partners, regional Business Finance teams, UK tax team, Partner Finance team Key external relationships: Deloitte, PwC, EY Key Performance Indicators: Fulfilment of the Tax & Partner Finance team's responsibilities in an efficient and timely basis Timely dissemination of information to relevant stakeholders Effective identification and management of tax risks Delivery of commercially appropriate business solutions, enabling improved profitability Qualifications, Skills and Experience: Proven post-qualification tax experience in a partnership setting Over five years' experience in a role in a large organisation where you have operated at a senior advisory or similar level. We will consider equivalent relevant experience or those with more or less experience, providing they meet the required competencies and can demonstrate successfully undertaking the above outlined responsibilities Strong tax technical knowledge across all aspects of international tax especially in territories relevant to the firm Strong appreciation of how tax fits into the wider business context from a compliance, commercial and risk perspectives Excellent managerial skills, especially with regard to a specialist team spread across different locations and time zones Demonstration of influencing skills with senior management, especially regarding topics of sensitivity such as tax and remuneration Managing change within their area of responsibility Attention to detail with a high level of accuracy Excellent written and oral communication skills Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise Educated to degree level or equivalent Qualified accountant and/or tax adviser Team Business Finance Working Pattern Full time Location London Contract type Fixed Term Contract Diversity & Inclusion At Herbert Smith Freehills you will be part of a diverse, innovative culture where high performance, client focus and highly engaged people are our differentiator. People at our firm come from a range of backgrounds and bring a wide variety of experiences and perspectives to their work with us. We strive to ensure that our inclusive environment means you feel valued and able to perform at your best by being your authentic self at work. We know that our future success not only depends on being innovative and progressive in the changing legal market but, most importantly, on our people feeling highly engaged in meaningful work. We understand that you have commitments and personal interests outside of work and we strive to create a working environment based on mutual trust and respect, in which you can perform at your best whilst maintaining sustainable balance across your life.