Description:
Position Specific DescriptionWe are seeking a Sr. Tax Counsel to become a member of our Tax Planning team. Our in-house tax department is a fast-paced, dynamic, and collaborative environment. The ideal candidate would have experience with Big 4 or a nationally recognized law firm experience preferred (e.g., Am Law Top 25) with focus on M&A, international, or partnership tax. Preferred for Juris Doctorate (JD) to be from top 100 law school. Master of Laws in Taxation (LLM) preferred to be from a top 5 tax program.
Job Overview:
Employees in this job drive value by providing support to the organization with respect to tax aspects of pending acquisitions, dispositions, financings, reorganizations, restructurings, and joint ventures, with a view to optimize taxes.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
- Manage all aspects of various worldwide tax projects, including analyzing relevant tax law for tax planning transactions; working with foreign and domestic tax advisors to understand relevant tax rules; partnering with multiple business units to understand both domestic and foreign tax implications; and reviewing financial models to illustrate the tax consequences of various alternatives
- Work with Governmental Affairs, Investor Relations, and Communications to promote the Company's legislative priorities and assist with communications
- Communicate complex technical tax issues to Senior Management and internal/external stakeholders
- Negotiate, draft and review tax provisions in deal documents
- Prepare and review technical tax memoranda
- Manage and develop team members
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Juris Doctorate
- Experience: 8+ years
- Member in Good Standing of State Bar
Preferred Qualifications:
LLM - Master of Laws