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Deloitte offers career opportunities across Audit & Assurance (A&A), Tax & Legal (T&L) and our Consulting services business, which is made up of Strategy, Risk & Transactions Advisory (SR&T) and Technology & Transformation (T&T). 

About Deloitte Tax & Legal

We have a team of professionals across Africa comprising qualified chartered accountants and lawyers who offer specialist insight across many industries.

Deloitte Tax professionals keep current on the latest changes that impact clients' business tax strategy, enabling clients to focus on business objectives while we address the tax requirements.

Deloitte Legal, among the largest legal and regulatory service providers in Africa, assists clients operating in increasingly complex legal, regulatory and digital environments through a multidisciplinary approach, combining integrated legal and commercial expertise.

The Legal Manager supports the Tax & Legal business area leadership in the implementation of the strategic plan through the effective management of team/s. Build high-performing teams to deliver in client engagements. Translate broader strategy into a compelling team vision and goals.  Applies deep knowledge of disruptive trends and competitor activity to drive continuous improvement.  

The day-to-day responsibilities of the role include (but are not limited to):

• Drafting of tax Legal Documents
• Managing and advising clients on tax dispute matters
• Liaising with SARS on matters
• Onboarding and billings of clients

Minimum Qualifications

• LLB Degree or Bcom Accounting/ Accounting science
• Post graduate tax qualification
• Admitted Attorney (Preferable)

Minimum Experience

• 5 years post articles legal experience with a law firm/professional services firm or similar
• 3 years SARS advisory experience
• 3 years’ experience in a client-facing and/or advisory role (preferable)

Core Professional Technical Capabilities

• Core understanding and practical experience of the Tax Administration Act
• Good working knowledge of the Tax Dispute Rules including the Tax Board, ADR, Tax Court Rules and Settlement provisions
• Understanding of the Income Tax Act and Value Added Tax Acts
• Understanding of the Custom Excise Act
• Previous experience with Voluntary Disclosure Program will be advantageous
• Delivery excellence - Develops a network of internal and external contacts within the organization to facilitate the sharing/retrieving of information and providing assistance to clients
• Analytical Thinking and Problem-Solving - Effectively organizes and presents complex issues, results, and recommendations to management and clients
• Technology Tools and Solutions – Spots emerging industry-specific technology trends and recommends how clients can prepare for these changes

Technical Capabilities

• Understanding of Administrative Law
• General understanding of litigation in the High Courts
• Knowledge of the Companies Act 2008
• Excellent drafting and research skills

Leadership / Behavioural Capabilities

• Living our Purpose - Acts as a role model, embracing and living our purpose and values, and recognizing others for the impact they make
• Influence - Influences clients, teams, and individuals positively, leading by example and establishing confident relationships with increasingly senior people
• Performance drive - Delivers exceptional client service; maximizes results and drives high performance from people while fostering collaboration across businesses and borders
• Strategic Direction - Understands key objectives for clients and Deloitte, aligns people to objectives and sets priorities and direction
• Talent Development - Develops high-performing people and teams through challenging and meaningful opportunities

Note: The list of tasks / duties and responsibilities contained in this document is not necessarily exhaustive.  Deloitte may ask the employee to carry out additional duties or responsibilities, which may fall reasonably within the ambit of the role profile, depending on operational requirements.

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