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BDO Belgium

Audit, tax, accounting, and advisory services

Director Tax Litigation

Legal Counsel & Legal SupportConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeZaventem, BelgiumNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Master’s degree in Law with a specialization or extensive experience in tax law or tax litigation is required.
  • At least 10–15 years of relevant experience in tax proceedings is required.
  • Demonstrated experience building or developing a practice and in business development is required.
  • Strong litigation experience, including advocacy, procedural strategy, negotiations, and case management, is required.
  • Fluency in Dutch and excellent knowledge of French and English are required.
  • The candidate must be able to develop and coach a team.
  • The candidate must demonstrate integrity, an entrepreneurial and hands-on approach, and a strong reputation in the tax field.

Responsibilities

  • Establish, expand, and lead BDO Legal’s Tax Litigation practice.
  • Define the practice’s mandate, processes, quality standards, and commercial positioning within BDO Legal.
  • Actively develop and manage a national and international client portfolio.
  • Advocate and litigate before administrative and judicial authorities in direct and indirect tax disputes, including VAT, corporate tax, and international tax matters.
  • Lead complex tax proceedings, including case development, litigation strategy, collaboration with tax specialists and external experts, negotiations, and settlements.
  • Advise clients on compliance, risk avoidance, and dispute prevention, including preventive analyses such as tax audits, rulings, and transfer pricing disputes.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of tax specialists, accountants, and international BDO partners.
  • Build, coach, and manage a team, including recruitment, training, reviews, and quality assurance.
  • Promote thought leadership through publications and seminars, and participate in networking activities.

About the Company

BDO Belgium

Audit, tax, accounting, and advisory services

BDO Belgium provides professional services across four areas—Audit & Assurance, Tax & Legal, Accounting & Reporting, and Advisory. Clients get a pragmatic, results-driven service through a dedicated single point of contact, supported by cross-domain teams and a global network of experts, enabling digital transformations, process optimization, sustainability, and strategic growth. The firm combines a strong local presence in Belgium with international reach, prioritizing personal relationships and tailored support, while focusing on sustainable, future-proof solutions and investing in its people. Its goal is to empower organizations and people to achieve sustainable growth and realise their full potential, becoming the preferred partner for entrepreneurs and professionals.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Ghent, Belgium
Founded
1967

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