TAX LAWYER - 8-15 YEARS EXPERIENCE - LEADING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FIRM - KUWAIT - OECD AND PILLAR TWO

Our client is a well-established professional services firm in Kuwait seeking an experienced Tax Lawyer to join its growing tax practice. This is an opportunity for a legally qualified tax professional to advise on complex domestic and international tax matters, with a particular focus on the OECD’s Global Minimum Tax framework (Pillar Two). The successful candidate will combine strong legal and technical tax expertise with the ability to advise corporate clients on evolving tax regulations and international compliance requirements. Key Responsibilities • Advise clients on international tax matters, with a particular emphasis on OECD Pillar Two and Global Anti-Base Erosion (GloBE) rules. • Analyse and interpret domestic tax legislation, international tax developments, treaties and regulatory guidance. • Support clients with Pillar Two implementation, including applicability assessments, tax impact analysis, compliance obligations and reporting requirements. • Provide legal and technical advice on corporate taxation, tax structuring and cross-border transactions. • Conduct tax research and prepare legal opinions, technical memoranda and client-facing advice. • Monitor developments in international tax policy and relevant legislation across Kuwait and the wider GCC region. • Work collaboratively with legal, audit and tax advisory professionals on multidisciplinary client engagements. • Develop and maintain strong client relationships, delivering practical, commercially focused tax advice. Candidate Profile Essential requirements • A recognised law degree (LLB or equivalent). • Between 5 and 15 years of relevant professional experience in tax law or tax advisory. • Current or previous experience working in a law firm, international or regional auditing firm, or professional services tax practice. • Demonstrable experience with OECD Pillar Two, the GloBE rules or the implementation of global minimum taxation. • Fluency in both Arabic and English, written and spoken. • Strong legal research, analytical, drafting and client advisory skills. • The ability to interpret complex legislation and communicate technical issues clearly to clients. Desirable experience • Knowledge of Kuwait and GCC tax frameworks and regulatory developments. • Experience advising multinational groups on international tax matters. • Exposure to corporate income tax, transfer pricing, tax treaties and cross-border tax planning. • Experience supporting tax compliance, tax risk assessments and implementation projects relating to Pillar Two. Personal Attributes • Commercially minded, with strong attention to detail. • Confident communicating with clients and senior stakeholders. • Proactive in keeping abreast of international tax developments. • Able to manage multiple assignments and work effectively within multidisciplinary teams. The Opportunity The role offers the opportunity to contribute to a developing international tax practice, advise a diverse client base and build specialist expertise in one of the most significant changes to the international corporate tax landscape. Confidential applications: Interested candidates are invited to submit a CV outlining their relevant tax law experience, Pillar Two exposure, language capabilities and current location.

A recognised law degree (LLB or equivalent). Between 5 and 15 years of relevant professional experience in tax law or tax advisory. Current or previous experience working in a law firm, international or regional auditing firm, or professional services tax practice. Demonstrable experience with OECD Pillar Two, the GloBE rules or the implementation of global minimum taxation. Fluency in both Arabic and English, written and spoken. Strong legal research, analytical, drafting and client advisory skills. The ability to interpret complex legislation and communicate technical issues clearly to clients.

Advise clients on international tax matters, with a particular emphasis on OECD Pillar Two and Global Anti-Base Erosion (GloBE) rules. Analyse and interpret domestic tax legislation, international tax developments, treaties and regulatory guidance. Support clients with Pillar Two implementation, including applicability assessments, tax impact analysis, compliance obligations and reporting requirements. Provide legal and technical advice on corporate taxation, tax structuring and cross-border transactions. Conduct tax research and prepare legal opinions, technical memoranda and client-facing advice. Monitor developments in international tax policy and relevant legislation across Kuwait and the wider GCC region. Work collaboratively with legal, audit and tax advisory professionals on multidisciplinary client engagements. Develop and maintain strong client relationships, delivering practical, commercially focused tax advice.