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Chicago, IL

Attorney in Chicago, IL

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6-9 yrs required

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Job Title: Senior Director, Global Transaction Tax (International Transaction Tax)
Experience: At least 9 years of relevant experience in a mergers & acquisitions tax practice at a Big 4 firm, Big Law firm, or similar firm, and at least 6+ years of experience in US international tax
Salary Range: $175,000 - $225,000 annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography

About the Company:

- Global consulting firm with over 10,000 professionals in over 40 countries
- Culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact clients and shape the industry
- Collaborative environment guided by core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity

Job Description:

- Seeking a Senior Director with deep international tax expertise to join growing International Tax M&A practice
- Work with experienced partners, fellow senior directors, and teams in the United States and globally on complex international tax matters
- Add value for clients while being a trusted advisor
- Strategic thinker with ability to solve complex international tax issues

Responsibilities:

- Lead comprehensive due diligence processes, including review of US tax returns, financials, and other tax documentation
- Evaluate potential US international tax risks and opportunities
- Provide strategic recommendations to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities
- Oversee analysis and interpretation of US international tax aspects of complex financial models
- Ensure alignment with global tax strategies and advise on potential impacts
- Lead and provide guidance on US international tax aspects of purchase agreements
- Negotiate terms to optimize tax outcomes for clients
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including federal, transfer pricing, and non-US tax experts
- Deliver integrated and high-quality tax solutions
- Offer strategic advice on US international tax implications of sophisticated deal structures
- Including financing arrangements, repatriation strategies, and treaty implications
- Spearhead design and implementation of comprehensive global tax restructurings and planning initiatives
- Drive innovation and efficiency
- Stay at the forefront of developments in US international tax
- Lead thought leadership initiatives through publications, presentations, and industry forums
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients
- Leverage expertise to become a trusted advisor
- Drive business development across Tax and the rest of A&M

Qualifications:

- CPA, JD (with bachelor's degree in accounting, preferred), or LLM required
- At least 9 years of relevant experience in a mergers & acquisitions tax practice at a Big 4 firm, Big Law firm, or similar firm
- At least 6+ years of experience in US international tax
- Strong writing, analytical, research, excel, and organizational skills
- Strong communication, presentation, project management, and business development skills
- Strong sense of personal motivation and ability to work with a team
- Ability to work in a dynamic, time-sensitive environment

Your Journey at A&M:

- Employee experience that fosters each person’s unique professional and personal development
- Robust performance development process that promotes continuous learning and rewards contributions
- Culture of meritocracy with top-notch training and on-the-job learning opportunities
- Prioritization of well-being with benefits and resources to support personal journey
- Possibilities for high-performing and passionate professionals are endless

Benefits:

- Healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with annual discretionary contribution from A&M
- Paid time off including vacation, personal days, sick time, federal holidays, floating holiday, and parental leave
- Amount of vacation and personal days varies based on tenure and role type

Diversity & Inclusion:

- A&M’s entrepreneurial culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact clients and shape the industry
- Inclusive Diversity means embracing diversity and fostering inclusiveness
- Encouraging everyone to bring their whole self to work each day
- Runs through recruitment, employee development, business conduct, client support, and vendor partnerships

Equal Opportunity Employer:

- A&M provides and promotes equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination
- Because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, family medical history, genetic information, or other protected medical condition, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by and in accordance with applicable laws

Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters:

- A&M does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening and in alignment with Inclusive Diversity values
- Any employment agency, person, or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that A&M will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person, or entity.