Tax Counsel


Stamford
Permanent
USD130000 - USD200000
In-House Legal
PR/590407_1777557443
Tax Counsel

We are seeking a motivated Corporate Tax Associate to join a dynamic, global tax team that plays a critical role in business strategy, growth initiatives, and risk management. This role will support corporate tax planning, restructuring initiatives, and M&A transactions, partnering closely with Legal, Treasury, Finance, and Accounting.

This is an excellent opportunity for a tax professional who enjoys deal‑driven work, cross‑functional collaboration, and hands‑on execution in a fast‑paced environment.


Key Responsibilities

  • Support tax planning initiatives related to corporate restructurings, acquisitions, and strategic transactions, including analysis, documentation, implementation, and reporting
  • Assist with M&A activity, including tax due diligence, transaction structuring, financing considerations, and review of legal agreements
  • Provide support on U.S. international tax matters, including corporate distributions, global cash redeployment, foreign tax credit considerations, GILTI, and Subpart F
  • Collaborate with Treasury, Finance, Accounting, and Legal to ensure tax strategies are effectively executed and reflected in financial reporting
  • Support transfer pricing initiatives, including drafting intercompany agreements, documentation, and audit support; familiarity with U.S. and OECD principles
  • Assist with the quarterly tax provision process, ensuring planning strategies are appropriately reflected
  • Conduct tax research, technical analysis, and scenario modeling; monitor tax law developments and provide practical insights
  • Support tax compliance related to transactions, including preparation of statements, workpapers, and related filings
  • Contribute to additional projects and initiatives as needed

Qualifications

  • CPA or JD required; LLM in Tax a plus
  • 3-5 years of relevant experience in Big 4, law firm tax practice, or a comparable in‑house corporate tax role
  • Exposure to transactional tax, M&A support, and/or international tax
  • Solid understanding of U.S. and international tax concepts, including:
    • Corporate reorganizations
    • International tax rules
    • Transfer pricing principles (Section 482 / OECD)
    • GILTI, Subpart F, foreign tax credits
    • Familiarity with Pillar Two a plus
  • Strong analytical and issue‑spotting skills with the ability to apply tax concepts to complex business transactions
  • Experience reviewing and drafting tax‑related provisions in legal agreements
  • Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Collaborative, proactive, and business‑oriented mindset
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Working knowledge of accounting for income taxes is a plus

Why Consider This Role

  • Broad exposure to strategic transactions and global tax planning
  • Meaningful collaboration with senior stakeholders across the business
  • Opportunity to move beyond compliance into value‑driven tax work
  • Visible role with room for growth and increased responsibility

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