International Tax Manager

As International Tax Manager, you will take responsibility for the tax affairs of a designated region within DLA Piper's international business. Working closely with regional finance leaders and colleagues across the Central Tax Team, you will oversee tax compliance, year-end tax accounting, risk management and tax-related projects.

This is a broad and varied role offering significant exposure to international tax matters, global stakeholders and strategic business initiatives.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Manage the tax affairs of entities within your allocated region.
• Ensure tax compliance obligations are delivered accurately and on time.
• Review and oversee tax computations, returns and payments.
• Lead and support international tax projects and business initiatives.
• Manage year-end tax accounting, provisions and reporting activities.
• Act as a key contact for external advisers and auditors.
• Support transfer pricing, group structure and cross-border tax matters.
• Monitor and manage tax risk across the business.
• Build strong relationships with finance teams and stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions.
• Mentor and support junior team members.

About you

We're looking for someone who combines strong technical tax knowledge with excellent stakeholder management and project delivery skills.

Essential

• ACA, CTA or equivalent professional qualification.
• Strong understanding of corporate and international tax principles.
• Experience managing complex tax compliance and reporting obligations.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and tax research skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management capability.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.

Desirable

• Experience in international tax advisory, tax strategy or tax projects.
• Knowledge of cross-border tax structures and transfer pricing.
• Experience working within a large, complex international professional services organisation
• Exposure to professional services, partnerships or regulated environments.

What You'll Bring

• A proactive and solutions-focused mindset.
• Strong commercial awareness and risk management skills.
• The ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• A collaborative approach and a desire to drive continuous improvement.