Indirect Tax Litigation Section Manager📣 Job Ad
| Contract Type | Full-time | |
| Workplace type | On-site | |
| Location | Riyadh |
About the Role
The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) is seeking a skilled and experienced Indirect Tax Litigation Section Manager to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role is responsible for the comprehensive assessment and investigation of complex indirect tax legal cases, the development of critical legal documentation, and the representation of ZATCA before judicial and governmental authorities. The successful candidate will contribute to safeguarding ZATCA's legal rights and reputation while managing indirect tax litigation effectively.
This full-time position offers an opportunity to contribute to ZATCA's strategic objectives within the indirect tax domain, requiring a proactive approach to legal challenges.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement and ensure the achievement of ZATCA's strategy, aspirations, and objectives related to Indirect Tax Litigation.
- Provide input to identify necessary projects for Indirect Tax Litigation to meet future demands and evolving legal landscapes.
- Implement plans and contribute to achieving Indirect Tax Litigation goals that align with ZATCA’s overarching strategic plans.
- Participate actively in the annual budgeting cycle and process for Indirect Tax Litigation.
- Manage Indirect Tax Litigation operations efficiently and within allocated budgets, providing accurate reports on progress and encountered challenges.
- Receive and assess indirect tax legal cases in coordination with concerned sectors and divisions to identify all requirements and implications.
- Obtain relevant documentation and collaborate with concerned entities to investigate alleged infringements.
- Develop comprehensive statements of claim, counterstatements, warning letters, and responses on legal matters to protect ZATCA’s legal rights and reputation.
- Conduct studies for the mitigation of recurrent infringements and make decisions on preventive actions.
- Foster understanding of legal issues, risks, and obligations through advice, communications, and training initiatives.
- Adhere to appropriate legal policies and practices to manage indirect tax legal obligations and mitigate legal risks.
- Provide accurate and timely legal advice on general and complex indirect tax legal matters to proactively avoid legal issues.
- Represent ZATCA in cases filed for or against the authority before judicial bodies, committees, and governmental authorities.
- Negotiate settlements with employees and external entities involved in lawsuits against ZATCA (excluding audit and collection settlements), and represent ZATCA in court when necessary.
- Coordinate with outsourced legal experts, where applicable, to manage cases related to committees.
- Develop and manage formalities regarding the settlement of disputes and oversee the implementation of all legal clauses within settlement agreements.
- Participate in the identification and recruitment of key talent to build a high-performing team.
- Guide, mentor, and support direct reports to ensure they execute their duties in accordance with set policies and processes.
- Conduct on-the-job training for direct reports and provide constructive feedback to foster professional development.
Qualifications and Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies or an equivalent qualification is required.
- A Master’s degree in Legal Studies or an equivalent qualification is preferred.
- A minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience is required.
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in a managerial level role is essential.
Required Skills
- Advanced proficiency in Indirect Tax Litigation, Investigation, Research and Analysis, and Broad Taxation Awareness.
- Proficiency in Legal Advisory, Professionalism, Collaboration and Communication, Operational Excellence, Developing Teams, Leading by Example, Results Oriented, Customer Focus, and Enablement of Change and Innovation.
- Developing proficiency in Strategic Thinking.
Work Environment and Details
This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role involves managing a section within the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority.
Requirements
- Requires 5-10 Years experience
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