Head of Doctrine

About Us

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a leading global professional services firm that provides advisory, business performance improvement and turnaround management services.

About The Role

Head of Doctrine – A&M Tax – Paris

As Head of Doctrine, you will build and lead the firm’s doctrinal framework in France, establishing technical foundations that reinforce our market credibility, support high‑value engagements, and position A&M Tax as a leading reference in complex and contentious tax matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and structure the firm’s doctrinal framework, ensuring consistency and technical rigor across the practice.
• Develop and formalize the firm’s positions on complex and emerging tax issues.
• Conduct ongoing tax and legislative monitoring, anticipating reforms and assessing implications for clients and the firm.
• Support the implementation of new tax legislation through technical notes, guidance, and strategic advice.
• Produce high‑level technical analyses to enhance quality, efficiency, and partner readiness in both transactional and contentious matters.
• Contribute to thought leadership, including drafting publications, articles, and insights for specialized tax reviews.
• Provide strategic support on high‑stakes matters, including tax controversy and litigation preparation.
• Lead the internal Doctrine Committee, composed of senior tax lawyers and specialists, fostering shared expertise and innovation.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in French tax law, ideally within a Big Four, leading law firm, or major tax advisory environment.
• Demonstrated ability to produce high‑level technical analyses and formalized doctrinal positions.
• Strong experience with complex transactions and/or tax litigation support.
• Excellent writing skills and contributions to technical publications or industry thought leadership.
• Leadership ability and a collaborative mindset to guide a multi‑disciplinary committee.
• Strategic thinking, intellectual rigor, and the ability to anticipate market and regulatory developments.

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