EY (Ernst & Young) is a global leader in assurance, tax, consulting, and strategy and transactions services. As one of the "Big Four" professional services firms, it operates a vast network of member firms across more than 150 countries, employing nearly 400,000 professionals worldwide to help clients navigate complex regulatory and business challenges.

In Spain, EY maintains a significant footprint with a major headquarters in Madrid and a strong presence in Barcelona and other regional hubs. The firm is a major recruiter of international talent, offering diverse opportunities in digital transformation, financial services, and sustainability, often within multicultural teams where English is a primary working language.

EY was formed in 1989 through the merger of Ernst & Whinney and Arthur Young & Co. Its roots date back to the 19th century with founders Arthur Young and Alwin C. Ernst, who established their respective firms in the US and UK.

For international professionals

EY Spain frequently hires international profiles for its Global Delivery Services and specialized consulting arms.
The company provides a structured career development framework and extensive internal training programs.
Many roles in technology and consulting hubs allow for hybrid work arrangements.
The firm has a dedicated International Mobility program to facilitate internal transfers and relocations.
Offices are located in major Spanish business hubs, offering flexibility in geographic placement.

Tax Specialist Transaction Tax Services (Barcelona)

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

At EY, we are ready to face the future with confidence, "shape the future with confidence"

Our goal is to support you in achieving success within a globally connected environment, collaborating with diverse teams to reach great goals.

Join us and build a unique experience and a better world for everyone.

The Opportunity

EY positions itself as a global leader in audit, consulting, transaction advisory, strategy, legal, and tax services, with more than 400,000 professionals in over 150 countries. In Spain, we are a team of more than 6,000 professionals distributed across 15 offices.

EY Abogados has a team of tax experts specialized in various business sectors, allowing us to offer tax advisory services based on sector knowledge.

As part of the Transaction Tax> department, you will have the opportunity to advise on the taxation of purchase, sale, and integration operations of companies and businesses in both national and international contexts.

Your Main Responsibilities

As a Junior in the department, you will provide support in analyzing the tax situation of the company being sold or purchased to identify and quantify potential tax risks and determine their impact on the transaction, as well as analyzing possible alternatives for executing the transaction, with the aim of minimizing tax costs, preserving tax attributes, reducing risks, and adapting the structure to business needs.

Requirements

Degree in Law, Business Administration, or Economics; a double degree is positively valued.

Master's in Tax Law.

High level of English.

At least 2 years of experience in a Big Four or a law firm specialized in Tax, preferably in the team dedicated to transaction advisory, due diligence, and reorganizations.

What do we offer you?

At EY, we will accompany you in developing future-oriented skills, while providing you with exceptional experiences to face new challenges with confidence. Our goal is to support you in achieving professional success within a globally connected environment, where we will provide you with the tools and flexibility to reach your goals.

Furthermore, we value an inclusive culture and diversity, recognizing that every person is unique and has something valuable to contribute. We will give you a voice to share your ideas, because at EY we believe that every idea is important. We will also provide you with the confidence and training necessary to grow and become a great leader.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Join us

EY | Building a better working world

EY exists to build a better working world; we help our clients, people, and society create long-term value to generate market value.

Thanks to data and technology, we have teams in more than 150 countries generating trust and helping clients grow, transform, and operate.

Working in Assurance, Consulting, Tax&Legal, Strategy and Transactions, EY teams ask the best questions to find new answers to the complex problems our world faces today.

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En EY, estamos preparados para afrontar el futuro con confianza, "shape the future with confidence"

Nuestro objetivo es apoyarte para que alcances el éxito dentro de un entorno globalmente conectado, colaborando con equipos diversos para alcanzar grandes metas.

Únete a nosotros y construye una experiencia única y un mundo mejor para todos.

La oportunidad

EY se posiciona como un líder global en servicios de auditoría, consultoría, asesoramiento en transacciones y estrategia, legal y fiscal, contando con más de 400.000 profesionales en más de 150 países. En España, somos un equipo de más de 6.000 profesionales distribuidos en 15 oficinas.

EY Abogados cuenta con un equipo de expertos fiscales especializados en diversos sectores empresariales que permite ofrecer un servicio de asesoramiento fiscal basado en el conocimiento sectorial.

Formando parte del departamento de Transaction Tax tendrás la oportunidad de asesorar en la fiscalidad de operaciones de compra, venta e integración de empresas y negocios en un contexto nacional e internacional.

Tus funciones principales

Como Junior del departamento darás apoyo en el análisis de la situación fiscal de la compañía objeto de venta o compra para identificar y cuantificar posibles riesgos fiscales y determinar su impacto en la transacción, así como en el análisis de las posibles alternativas para ejecutar la transacción, con el objetivo de minimizar costes fiscales, preservar atributos fiscales, reducir riesgos y adaptar la estructura a las necesidades del negocio.

Requisitos

Grado en Derecho, ADE o Económicas, valorándose positivamente doble grado.

Máster en Derecho Fiscal.

Nivel alto de inglés.

Al menos 2 años de experiencia en Big Four o despacho de abogados especializado en Fiscal, preferiblemente en el equipo dedicado a asesoramiento en transacciones, due diligence y reorganizaciones.

¿Qué te ofrecemos?

En EY, te acompañaremos en el desarrollo de habilidades orientadas al futuro, mientras te proporcionamos experiencias excepcionales para enfrentar nuevos retos con confianza. Nuestro objetivo es apoyarte para alcanzar el éxito profesional dentro de un entorno globalmente conectado, donde te facilitaremos herramientas y flexibilidad para que puedas alcanzar tus metas.

Además, valoramos una cultura inclusiva y la diversidad, reconociendo que cada persona es única y tiene algo valioso que aportar. Te daremos voz para que compartas tus ideas, porque en EY creemos que cada idea es importante. También te proporcionaremos la confianza y formación necesarias para que puedas crecer y convertirte en un gran líder.

¿Estás list@ para dar forma a tu futuro con confianza? Únete a nosotros

EY | Building a better working world

EY existe para construir un mundo de trabajo mejor, ayudamos a nuestros clientes, personas y sociedad a crear un valor a largo plazo para generar valor en el mercado.

Gracias a los datos y la tecnología, tenemos equipos en más de 150 países generando confianza y ayudando a los clientes a crecer, transformarse y operar.

Trabajando en Assurance, Consulting, Tax&Legal, Strategy y Transactions, los equipos de EY se hacen las mejores preguntas para encontrar nuevas respuestas a complejos problemas en los que se encuentra nuestro mundo a día de hoy.