Deloitte Italia

Your Story

Are you a lawyer with an interest in tax, in particular VAT and other indirect taxes, who is keen to make an impact and build a rewarding career in this increasingly important and evolving field of tax law? Then we want to meet you!

Your Journey with Us
We are currently seeking an ambitious Indirect Tax Lawyer with exceptional analytical and legal skills to bring a fresh perspective to our successful Indirect Tax Team. At Deloitte, we aim to offer the most interesting and challenging tax and legal services careers in the market. Which means we need driven, analytical professionals who are willing to stay at the forefront of developments and the marketplace to create lasting impact for our clients. Our practice is fast growing; you’ll be part of a leading team that’s building world-class capabilities based in Malta.

How you will Make an Impact

As a lawyer in the Indirect Tax team, you will be responsible for advising on indirect tax laws, with a particular emphasis on Value Added Tax (VAT) as well as other indirect taxes and reporting requirements including CESOP, customs and excise duties, environmental taxes and gaming tax.

Your main responsibilities would include:

• Advising clients on a wide range of indirect taxes with particular reference to local and EU VAT / other indirect tax legislation, and relevant case law, in particular that of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU)
• Reviewing and analyzing contractual agreements from an indirect tax law perspective
• Consulting and proactively understanding client needs and working with them to develop relevant and valuable solutions
• Assisting on the indirect tax component of due diligence engagements on transactions that involve mergers and acquisitions
• Proactively assisting in day-to-day client requests, including liaising with the Malta Tax and Customs Administration to discuss client issues and supporting with tax controversy such as VAT audits, enquiries and assessments – including dispute resolution
• Reinforcing technical competence by keeping up-to-date on indirect tax legislative changes, developments and trends, and applying this to client situations
• Supporting business development efforts including eminence-building initiatives, and participating in client meetings and proposals

Let’ s Talk About You

Your Specialized skills:

• Be in possession of a university degree in Law
• Have excellent writing skills and a command of the English language
• Have a strong professional interest in VAT and other indirect taxes
• A post-graduate tax qualification and/or willingness to read for the EU VAT module of the Advanced Diploma in International Taxation (ADIT), which will be supported by Deloitte
• Working experience in tax would be considered an asset

Your Leadership skills:

• Monitors own results against objectives and seeks feedback to identify ways to enhance quality and personal/team performance 
• Makes informed decisions within their area of responsibility and makes recommendations to enhance quality and effectiveness
• Projects enthusiasm, optimism and commitment to their work and the teams they are part of

Your Professional skills:

• Demonstrates integrity and an inquisitive mind, making reasonable inquiries if facts or information appear to be incorrect/incomplete, irrespective of pressures and circumstances
• Adapts to changing priorities as they arise and seeks appropriate guidance from team leaders
• Identifies possible explanations and alternatives to solve a problem and defines valid solutions
• Evaluates issues objectively considering the facts and applicable laws, and develops a comprehensive picture of the relevant issue

Our Story
The leading professional services firm worldwide, we offer value added services in audit & assurance, risk advisory, accounting, tax & legal, consulting and financial advisory.

Our local Tax function comprises of approximately 120 professionals. In Tax, you will get the opportunity to provide clients with the support and advice they need to make key decisions on an international scale. We bring together a mix of commercial, industry and technical tax, legal and regulatory knowledge, creative thinking and innovative technology to help solve some of the most complex business issues our clients face.

Why Tax with Deloitte?
As a Purpose-led organization, at the heart of everything we do is a set of timeless principles that distinguish the Deloitte culture. We foster diversity and inclusion and encourage you to bring your authentic self to work. Explore, question and collaborate while building a career that inspires and energises you. We tailor a personalized learning experience, offering you the opportunity to grow at your own pace and achieve maximum impact.

Life looks different for each of us, so we have created a varied benefits package that you can tap into:

• Four day working week during July and August.
• Premium membership for corporate discounts in restaurants, retail, gyms and more.
• Health Insurance cover for yourself and dependents.
• Deloitte Communities to bring our people together and encourage work/life balance, social life and common interests.
• Sponsored mental health support sessions through leading mental health services.
• Hybrid working flexibility.
• Digital learning, mentoring and regular performance snapshots.
• Renowned training programmes with Deloitte University.

Join us to make an impact together! Apply now!