Corporate Tax Policy & Legislation Specialist (Arabic Speaker)

About the role

This position supports a leading government‑related organization in the UAE by shaping, interpreting, and enhancing the corporate tax framework. The specialist will work closely with public‑sector and regulatory stakeholders to ensure the tax regime aligns with international standards and national policy objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and draft corporate tax policies and legislative proposals, including laws, executive regulations, cabinet and ministerial decisions.
• Interpret corporate tax legislation and provide technical advice on complex, cross‑border tax matters.
• Prepare and review technical publications such as public and private clarifications, technical guides, and FAQs.
• Analyze intricate corporate structures, mergers, reorganisations, free‑zone entities and international arrangements.
• Conduct research and policy impact assessments for proposed legislative amendments.
• Assess alignment of the UAE tax framework with OECD standards and emerging international tax developments.
• Produce technical memoranda, legal opinions, policy papers and briefing notes.
• Collaborate with government agencies and regulatory authorities on tax policy and legislative issues.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Accounting, Finance, Taxation, Economics or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in corporate tax, tax policy, tax legislation or international tax, including legislative drafting and policy development.
• Senior‑level experience (Senior Specialist, Principal Specialist or Technical Expert).
• Proven ability to interpret complex tax matters and cross‑border arrangements.
• Experience working with government stakeholders or regulatory authorities on corporate tax issues.
• Relevant professional qualification (e.g., ADIT, CTA, CPA, ACCA, CA) – preferred.

Required skills

• Legislative drafting
• Tax policy development
• Corporate tax legislation interpretation
• Technical memorandum and legal opinion preparation
• OECD tax standards compliance
• Analysis of complex corporate structures and cross‑border transactions