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.

• Leeds, United Kingdom
• London, United Kingdom
• Manchester, United Kingdom
• Sheffield, United Kingdom

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.

About us

We're a global law firm helping our clients achieve their goals wherever they do business. Our pursuit of innovation has transformed our delivery of legal services. With offices in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, we deliver exceptional outcomes on cross-border projects, critical transactions and high-stakes disputes.

Agile Working

We recognise that people have responsibilities and interests outside of their career and that as a business, we all benefit from working flexibly. That’s why we are open to discussing with candidates the different ways in which we are able to support requests for agile working arrangements.

Pre-Engagement Screening

Where local legislation permits, we will conduct relevant pre-engagement screening checks prior to your first day. In the event that we make an offer to you, pre-engagement screening checks may include but are not limited to your professional and academic qualifications, your eligibility to work in the relevant jurisdiction, any criminal records, your financial stability, and references from previous employers.