Tax Advisor at Elesta. Family Office. seeks a senior. tax professional. with experience in international tax structuring, tax optimization, and UHNW personal taxation across the . UK. and . Spain. . The role involves leading end-to-end tax strategy: identifying risks, designing solutions, coordinating local advisors, and delivering implementation-ready recommendations.. Responsibilities. Strategy & Structuring. Design and iterate . cross-border holding / operating / financing structures. .. Optimise . WHT/VAT/CT exposures. , treaty positioning, and financing flows (interest, fees, royalties, service charges and etc.).. Advise on . substance, beneficial ownership, anti-avoidance. risk controls (GAAR/SAAR, ATAD themes, principal purpose tests, etc. at a practical level).. UHNW / UBO advisory. Advise UBO on . residency planning, cross-border personal taxes. , and wealth structuring interfaces with corporate flows.. Review and improve . UBO loan structures. (taxability, documentation, arm’s-length, disclosure risk, exit/repayment planning).. Risk management & controversy readiness. Prepare the group for . authority/regulator questions. : what to disclose, how to respond, and how to keep consistency across filings and financial statements.. Coordinate external tax counsel in multiple jurisdictions; ensure outputs are consistent and implementation-ready.. Operational. Maintain a living . tax risk register. + roadmap (quarterly refresh).. Provide short weekly async updates + join key calls. . 15+ years. in international tax / private wealth tax (Big4 Partner / Big Law / top-tier boutique/family office equivalent).. Demonstrable experience with . UK + Spain. tax systems (corporate + personal) and how they interact in practice.. Strong track record of . group financing, cross-border structuring, and tax controversy/queries. .. Experience advising . UHNW individuals / family offices. (not just corporates).. Comfort with ambiguity, high confidentiality, and pragmatic execution. Nice-to-haves:. Dual-qualified (law + tax), CTA/ACA/solicitor background, or equivalent.. Prior involvement with . regulated environments. and frequent third-party inquiries (banks, auditors, authorities).. Experience simplifying complex structures without breaking business reality.. Company Location: Spain.
Tax Advisor at Elesta