Tax Counsel

Overview

This role supports tax strategy and legal guidance across North America, with a focus on mergers and acquisitions, international tax planning, and cross-border transactions. The position serves as a strategic tax partner for corporate footprint decisions and complex transactions, coordinating closely with legal, finance, treasury, HR, and external tax advisors.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the tax interface for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in North America, including:
  • Structuring transactions to achieve tax efficiency and minimize risks
  • Managing tax due diligence
  • Reviewing and negotiating tax provisions in M&A agreements
• Provide general tax planning with matrix business units
• Support post-acquisition integration and legal entity simplification initiatives
• Collaborate with business units and internal functions (legal, finance/accounting, treasury, and HR) as well as external tax advisors on corporate transactions
• Provide tax legal guidance on domestic and international tax issues affecting business operations, including commercial contract review
• Support permanent establishment (PE) reviews and transfer pricing models for intercompany agreements, including defending positions during transfer pricing controversies
• Support the transfer pricing controversy process

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• 3–5+ years of relevant tax advisory experience with an accounting firm, law firm, or in-house multinational corporation
• Strong knowledge in:
  • Corporate tax
  • International tax
  • Transfer pricing
  • Cross-border transactions
• Contract drafting and negotiation abilities
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Strong English communication skills, both orally and in writing

Preferred Qualifications

• LL.M. in Taxation
• Prior experience working within a large, multinational manufacturing or technology organization
• Familiarity with BEPS, Pillar Two, and global minimum tax developments

Compensation & Benefits

A competitive compensation and benefits package is provided, including:

• Premium health coverage
• 401(k) with generous matching
• Resources for financial planning and goal setting
• Ample paid time off
• Parental leave
• Comprehensive life and disability protection

Additional Information

• Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen and background check. Candidates who have been offered the position must pass both screenings before their start date.