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Tax Advisor HNWI

Remote from Spain·Added 4 days ago

Elesta

10 open roles

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Overview

Job details

Fully remote
Per the ad.

Requirements

Have the right to work in Spain
Elesta doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Have 10+ years of experience
Senior-level role.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Fully remote work, giving you the freedom to work from anywhere.
Paid annual leaves and sick days.
Medical insurance coverage to support your well-being.
Opportunity to be a part of a world-class, high-performance team.
A dynamic and collaborative work environment.
Fully sponsored team-buildings 1-2 times per year in stunning destinations around the world.

Requirements

What we're looking for

10+ 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 have

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.

The role

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

What you'll do

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).
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).
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.
Maintain a living tax risk register + roadmap (quarterly refresh).
Provide short weekly async updates + join key calls.

About Elesta

Elesta is a family office that provides comprehensive personal and household management services for ultra-high-net-worth families. The company handles a wide range of tasks including property management, travel coordination, event planning, and personal assistance, ensuring that the families they serve can focus on their professional and personal lives without administrative burdens. Elesta operates with a boutique, high-touch service model, tailoring its support to the specific needs of each client family.

In Spain, Elesta is based in Barcelona and serves an international clientele, which makes the working environment particularly relevant for multilingual professionals. The company's roles, such as Traveling Nanny, Traveling Tutor, and Traveling Butler, require fluency in both Spanish and English, and involve significant international travel, making it an attractive option for globally-minded candidates. The work culture emphasizes discretion, adaptability, and a high degree of personal responsibility.

Employees: 25
Headquarters: Barcelona, Spain
In Spain: Barcelona
Website: linkedin.com

Good to know if you are moving

All open roles require bilingual fluency in Spanish and English, making it accessible for international candidates.
The Traveling Nanny and Traveling Butler roles involve significant international travel, often accompanying families on trips.
The company serves ultra-high-net-worth families, offering a premium, discreet service environment.
Based in Barcelona, the company offers a lifestyle-oriented work model with flexible, seasonal schedules.

All open roles at Elesta