Corporate Tax Policy & Legislation Specialist (Arabic Speaker)

We are recruiting on behalf of a prestigious government-related organization in the UAE seeking an experienced Corporate Tax Policy & Legislation Specialist to support the development, interpretation, and enhancement of the UAE's Corporate Tax framework.

This opportunity is well suited to a specialist who brings deep corporate tax expertise and a strong grasp of legislative and policy matters. In this role, you will contribute to the ongoing evolution of the Corporate Tax framework, support technically complex matters, and work closely with public-sector and regulatory stakeholders on issues that carry broad policy and operational impact.

Responsibilities

• Develop and draft Corporate Tax policies and legislative proposals.
• Draft and review Corporate Tax legislation, including Laws, Executive Regulations, Cabinet Decisions, and Ministerial Decisions.
• Interpret Corporate Tax legislation and provide technical advice on complex tax matters.
• Prepare and review technical publications, including Public Clarifications, Private Clarifications, Technical Guides, and FAQs.
• Analyze complex corporate structures and transactions, including mergers, reorganizations, tax groups, free zone entities, and cross-border arrangements.
• Conduct technical research and policy impact assessments relating to proposed legislative amendments.
• Assess the alignment of the Corporate Tax framework with OECD standards and international tax developments.
• Prepare technical memoranda, legal opinions, policy papers, and briefing notes.
• Review exemption applications and provide technical interpretations in accordance with applicable legislation.
• Collaborate with government stakeholders and regulatory authorities on Corporate Tax policy and legislative matters.
• Provide technical support to audit, compliance, and operational teams on complex Corporate Tax cases.
• Monitor international tax developments and recommend legislative enhancements where appropriate.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Accounting, Finance, Taxation, Economics, or a related field.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in Corporate Tax, Tax Policy, Tax Legislation, or International Tax, including legislative drafting, policy development, technical interpretation of tax law, and work involving UAE Corporate Tax and OECD standards.
• Experience operating at Senior Specialist, Principal Specialist, or Technical Expert level.
• Proven experience interpreting complex tax matters and cross-border arrangements.
• Strong background preparing technical memoranda, legal opinions, and policy papers.
• Experience working with government stakeholders or regulatory authorities on Corporate Tax matters, including ministries, tax authorities, regulatory agencies, or equivalent experience gained through leading advisory roles.
• ADIT, CTA, CPA, ACCA, CA, or an equivalent tax or accounting qualification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Taxation, Law, Public Policy, or a related discipline.
• Experience in cross-agency coordination and stakeholder engagement.
• For candidates with a legal background, admission to practice law or an equivalent legal qualification.
• Arabic proficiency.