Tax - M&A and Transactions Attorney in Jersey City, NJ

In-House

Jersey City, NJ

Tax - M&A and Transactions Attorney in Jersey City, NJ

Attorney

Min 10 yrs required

No

Job Title: In-House Corporate Tax Counsel

Job Responsibilities:
- Provide expert legal advice and guidance on corporate tax matters, including federal, state, and international tax law.
- Conduct thorough reviews of transactions, contracts, and business structures to identify tax implications and mitigate potential risks.
- Assist in the development and implementation of tax planning strategies that align with the company’s goals to pay the right tax at the right time.
- Collaborate with legal, finance, treasury, and accounting teams to ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations.
- Stay informed about changes in tax legislation and policy developments that may impact the organization.
- Advise on tax audits and dispute resolution with taxing authorities, as requested.
- Provide training and support to internal teams on tax matters and best practices.
- Collaborate with external advisors and consultants as needed to address complex tax issues.

Education and Experience Information:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting preferred.
- Admission to the bar in home state.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in corporate tax law, preferably in a corporate legal department or large law firm.
- Strong understanding of federal, state, and international tax laws and regulations.

Desired Skills:
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate complex tax issues.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex legal concepts to non-tax experts.
- Insurance tax experience is a plus but not a requirement.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Salary Information:
The pay range for the role is $111,000 to $189,000. The specific offer will depend on an applicant’s skills and other factors. This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, more details on which can be found on their careers website. The disclosed pay range estimate may be adjusted for the applicable geographic differential for the location in which the position is filled.

About Us:
The company is a world leader in insurance. With operations in 54 countries, it provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance, and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. The company is distinguished by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength, underwriting excellence, superior claims handling expertise, and local operations globally.

The company is committed to equal employment opportunity and compliance with all laws and regulations pertaining to it. Their policy is to provide employment, training, compensation, promotion, and other conditions or opportunities of employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, mental and physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, age, and pregnancy or any other characteristic protected by law. Performance and qualifications are the only basis upon which they hire, assign, promote, compensate, develop, and retain employees. The company prohibits all unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation against any individual who reports discrimination or harassment.