Head of Tax & Partner Matters (In-House Tax Senior Manager / Director Role) 15-month Maternity ...

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