Senior Partner — Tax Practice
Position Overview
Job Description
Senior Partner — Tax Practice — SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan
SyCip Salazar, the Philippines' largest law firm, is seeking a Senior Partner to lead and grow its Tax Practice Group. Based in Makati CBD, the senior partner will oversee a team of tax attorneys and provide strategic tax advisory services to the firm's most important Philippine and international clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the firm's tax practice group, setting strategic direction and driving revenue growth
- Advise multinational corporations and Philippine conglomerates on complex tax planning, transfer pricing, and cross-border tax structures
- Represent clients in major tax disputes before the Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) and the Supreme Court of the Philippines
- Advise on the tax implications of M&A transactions, real estate deals, and corporate restructurings under the NIRC, TRAIN Law, and CREATE Act
- Develop and maintain key client relationships with CFOs, tax directors, and business leaders
- Mentor and develop the firm's tax associates and contribute to the firm's thought leadership on Philippine taxation
Responsibilities
Senior Partner — Tax Practice — SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan
SyCip Salazar, the Philippines' largest law firm, is seeking a Senior Partner to lead and grow its Tax Practice Group. Based in Makati CBD, the senior partner will oversee a team of tax attorneys and provide strategic tax advisory services to the firm's most important Philippine and international clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the firm's tax practice group, setting strategic direction and driving revenue growth
- Advise multinational corporations and Philippine conglomerates on complex tax planning, transfer pricing, and cross-border tax structures
- Represent clients in major tax disputes before the Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) and the Supreme Court of the Philippines
- Advise on the tax implications of M&A transactions, real estate deals, and corporate restructurings under the NIRC, TRAIN Law, and CREATE Act
- Develop and maintain key client relationships with CFOs, tax directors, and business leaders
- Mentor and develop the firm's tax associates and contribute to the firm's thought leadership on Philippine taxation
Requirements
- Admitted to the Philippine Bar with active IBP membership and at least 15 years of post-admission experience
- Recognized as a leading tax practitioner in the Philippines by Chambers, Legal 500, or International Tax Review
- Extensive experience in tax litigation before the CTA and Supreme Court
- Expert knowledge of the NIRC, TRAIN Law (RA 10963), CREATE Act (RA 11534), and BIR regulations
- CPA license is a significant advantage
- J.D. or LL.B. from a top Philippine law school; LL.M. in Taxation from a recognized institution preferred
- Established portable book of business and strong professional network
Perks & Benefits
Compensation
₱300,000 - ₱500,000/year
Practice Area
Tax Law
Position
Partner
Applicant Location Requirements
Applicants must be located in: US
Application Contact
Contact: SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan Hiring Team
Application Deadline
June 18, 2026
Employment Type
Full time