Tax Junior Associate (Tax Lawyer)

About the role

We are looking for a highly motivated and detail‑oriented Tax Junior Associate to provide expert tax advice, ensure compliance with tax laws, and support our tax department’s success.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare tax opinions, memoranda and advice on cross‑border transactions, M&A, corporate restructuring and other tax matters.
• Secure tax rulings from the Bureau of Internal Revenue to clarify tax law applications.
• Handle tax examinations or assessments by government authorities, including drafting position papers and protest letters.
• Assist clients with one‑time transactions such as property transfers, donations and estate settlements.
• Support business organization activities, registrations, expansions, spin‑offs, mergers or closures and represent clients before agencies like SEC, BIR, LGUs, SSS, PhilHealth and HDMF.

Required profile

• Must be a Philippine Bar Examination passer.
• CPA certification is a plus but not required.
• Excellent research, analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Detail‑oriented with high accuracy.
• Prior experience in tax law or related fields is advantageous but not required.