Indirect Tax Litigation Section Manager

Purpose of Job

The job holder is responsible for assessing and investigating ZATCA complex indirect tax legal cases while developing related legal documents, handling the representation of ZATCA in courts and negotiating settlements ensuring ZATCA’s legal rights and reputation are preserved at all times.

Job Resposiblites

Job Details

Strategy and Planning

• Implement and ensure the achievement of ZATCA's strategy, aspirations and Indirect Tax Litigation specific objectives
  
• Provide input to identify Indirect Tax Litigation required projects to meet future demands
  
• Implement plans and provide input to enable achievement of Indirect Tax Litigation goals that support ZATCA’s overall strategic plans
  
  

Budget Management

• Participate in Indirect Tax Litigation annual budgeting cycle and process
  
• Manage Indirect Tax Litigation efficiently and within budget, and report accurately on progress made and challenges encountered
  
  

Complex Cases

• Receive and assess indirect tax legal cases in coordination with concerned sectors and divisions to identify all requirements and implications
  
• Receive relevant documentation and work with concerned entities when needed to investigate committed infringements
  
• Develop statements of claim, counterstatements, warning letters and responses on legal matters in order to maintain ZATCA’s legal rights and reputation
  
• Provide necessary studies for the mitigation of recurrent infringements and decide on all preventive actions to be taken
  
• Build understanding of legal issues, risks and obligations through advice, communications and trainings in order to gradually increase awareness
  
• Follow appropriate legal policies and practices in order to manage the indirect tax legal obligations and legal risks effectively
  
• Provide accurate and timely advice to all areas of the organization on generic and complex indirect tax legal matters to avoid legal issues
  
  

Court Representation

• Represent ZATCA in cases raised in favor or against the authority before judicial bodies, committees and governmental authorities
  
• Negotiate settlements with employees and external entities involved in lawsuits against ZATCA (excluding settlements related to audit and collection) and represent ZATCA in court where necessary
  
• Coordinate with outsourced legal experts when applicable to manage cases related to the committees
  
• Develop formalities regarding the settlement of disputes and handle the implementation of the legal clauses
  
  

People Management

• Participate in the identification and recruitment of key talent
  
• Guide, mentor and support direct reports in order to execute duties according to set policies and processes
  
• Perform on-the-job training for direct reports and provide feedback
  
  

Communication and Contacs

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies, or equivalent is required
  
• Master’s degree in Legal Studies, or equivalent is preferred
  
  

Experience

An optimal of 7 years of relevant experience, with a preferred 2 years of experience in managerial level

Competencies

Research and Analysis - Advanced

Professionalism - Proficient

Collaboration and Communication - Proficient

Operational Excellence - Proficient

Develop Teams - Proficient

Litigation - Advanced

Legal Advisory - Advanced

Leading by Example - Proficient

Strategic Thinking - Developing

Investigation - Advanced

Results Oriented - Proficient

Customer Focus - Proficient

Broad Taxation Awareness - Advanced

Enablement of Change and Innovation - Proficient