Tax Counsel Lead US Advice

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Texas, United States of America

Job Family Group:

Finance

Worker Type:

Regular

Posting Start Date:

May 29, 2023

Business unit:

Finance

Experience Level:

Experienced Professionals

Job Description:

Tax Counsel Lead, US Advice

What is the role

As a Tax Counsel Lead, US Advice, you will be responsible of the following duties:

You will focus on business-facing transactions and responsible for tax advice in mergers & acquisitions, new business development and structuring projects for Shell’s dynamic business portfolio in the U.S.

Be a member of the U.S. Tax Advisory Team focused on U.S. consolidated group, partnership, international, and general U.S. corporate and business tax matters with the ability to work flexibly across the U.S. or international advice space depending on experience and interest

You will report to one of the U.S. Senior Tax Managers and contribute to overall development of the U.S. Tax Advisory Team through mentoring and coaching other tax advisers to deliver high value and comprehensive direct tax advice impacting shareholder value

Requirements

What we need from you

You must have legal authorization to work in the USA on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer

You must have approximately 9 (nine) years of broad experience in transactional tax and business taxation working for a multinational company or a professional firm

JD is required; JD/LLM and or JD/CPA is preferred

Licensed to practice law in Texas or another state or U.S. jurisdiction

Demonstrated experience leading and supporting complex domestic and international transactions including corporate restructurings and mergers & acquisitions.

You must have technical knowledge and experience in U.S. domestic and international tax law (for example, inbound/outbound taxation, relevant business tax planning, consolidated group attribute planning, acquisitions and divestments, structuring, partnerships, and tax treaties)

Fundamental understanding and knowledge of income tax accounting and tax provision preferred.

Effective communicator of complex tax issues; both written and oral

Effective client/project management, task prioritization and establishing and utilizing external relationships and contacts for the benefit of Shell

You must have strong negotiation skills and effective at influencing others internally and externally

Ability to adapt to new or changing circumstances and ambiguous or pressured situations

Demonstrates imagination and creativity in the evaluation of issues and development of possible solutions

Ability to recognize opportunities, spot and evaluate tax risks, balance risk with business objectives, and make recommendations that are objective, practical, technically appropriate, and supportive of the business

Effective team player on Tax and cross-functional/cross-sector teams

Company description

As a global energy company operating in a challenging world, we set high standards of performance and ethical behaviors. We are judged by how we act and how we live up to our core values of honesty, integrity, and respect for people. Our Business Principles are based on these values. They promote trust, openness, teamwork, and professionalism, as well as pride in what we do and how we conduct business.

Building on our core values, we aspire to sustain a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels respected and valued, from our employees to our customers and partners. A diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment are vital to our success, leading to greater innovation and better energy solutions.

An innovative place to work

There’s never been a more exciting time to work at Shell. Everyone here is helping solve one of the biggest challenges facing the world today: bringing the benefits of energy to everyone on the planet, whilst managing the risks of climate change.

Join us and you’ll add your talent and imagination to a business with the power to shape the future – whether by investing in renewables, exploring new ways to store energy, or developing technology that helps the world to use energy more efficiently.

A rewarding place to work

Combine our creative, collaborative environment and global operations with an impressive range of benefits and joining Shell becomes an inspired career choice.

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Company info

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