Head of Tax & Partner Matters (In-House Tax Senior Manager / Director Role) 15-month Maternity Cover FTC (ex-April/May 2026)
Application Deadline: 20 February 2026
Department: Accounts
Employment Type: Contract / Temp
Location: 10 Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2, D02 T380
Description
Our business services teams are a critical part of our firm. Business services is the engine that keeps the firm running and ensures our legal teams can deliver a high-quality service to our clients.
About the Role
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this Tax & Partner Matters role (maternity cover) will assume responsibility for:
Oversight of all tax compliance, planning and tax risk management activities of the firm
Management of all finance related partner matters, including partner capital, drawings, distributions, reporting, admissions and retirement.
Ensuring continuity and stability across all processes during the cover period, maintaining established frameworks and escalation channels
The role sits within the Finance function (30 people), is a member of the Finance Leadership Team, and reports to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The firm uses Elite 3E as its core financial system, supported by Iridium business intelligence software.
A detailed and structured handover will be provided at the start and end of the contract to ensure smooth transition and continuity.
Key Responsibilities
Tax Compliance, Risk & Governance
Maintain and oversee the firm‑wide tax filing calendar across all tax heads and jurisdictions.
Manage the preparation and filing of Irish tax returns (Income Tax, Corporation Tax, VAT), including validation of underlying data. Coordinate with external advisors for UK, US and international tax filings.
Prepare annual Partner Tax Packs to support completion of partner personal tax returns. (Note: The Partners’ individual tax returns are prepared by their personal tax advisors.)
Steward the firm’s tax‑risk management framework in line with the firm’s zero‑to‑low risk appetite.
Operate preventative and detective tax controls already in place and ensure issues are escalated where appropriate.
Provide employer‑tax guidance on secondments, business travellers, recognition programmes and remote‑working arrangements.
Manage day‑to‑day interactions with external tax advisors (primarily PwC and EY).
Support firm representation in Revenue interventions and audits, in alignment with guidance from the CFO/FC. (Note: Firm has recently concluded a full Revenue Audit.)
Monitor relevant tax legislation and regulatory changes, communicating impacts and recommended responses.
Drive continuity in tax processes, identifying incremental efficiency improvements where directed.
Contribute to VAT billing training and procedure updates as required.
Partner Matters
Serve as the primary operational contact for partner queries, maintaining established communication channels and protocols.
Manage the partner payment cycle, including monthly drawings, quarterly distributions and capital repayments.
Deliver partner onboarding: briefing sessions, materials and ongoing support.
Prepare financial modelling and projections for retiring partners to support internal decision‑making.
Manage relationships with pension advisors, tax advisors and the firm’s funding banks.
Support implementation and communication of the firm’s Partner capital initiatives.
Operate the standardised partner withdrawal and retirement process.
Escalate complex or sensitive partner matters to the FC/CFO as required.
Leadership & Stakeholder Management
Maintain strong working relationships with Finance, HR, the equity partner group and external advisors.
Represent the firm professionally in tax and partner finance matters, with escalation and sign‑off for complex or strategic issues.
Ensure continuity of communication to partners, including payment schedules, tax deadlines and relevant updates.
Provide clear documentation and uphold strong governance to support seamless handovers at the start and end of the cover period.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
5–7+ years’ relevant experience in tax, finance or professional services
Professional accounting or tax qualification (ACA, CTA, CTC or equivalent)
Experience managing tax compliance and tax risk processes
Prior experience in partnership or owner managed business environments desirable
Familiarity with 3E and/or Iridium beneficial but not essential
Skills & Attributes
Excellent stakeholder and relationship management skills
Strong communicator with the ability to influence and build trust
Pragmatic, resilient and solutions focused
Ability to work independently and manage sensitive issues with discretion
Comfortable working across all tax heads and multiple jurisdictions
Strong judgement with a continuity driven, steady state approach during the cover period
Benefits
Competitive salary
Opportunity for completion bonus
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
Professional development opportunities
Hybrid working arrangements
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