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State Farm · 6 hours ago

Corporate Tax Counsel in Bloomington, IL (HYBRID)

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$135K/yr - $195K/yr

4+ years exp

State Farm is a leading insurance provider dedicated to helping people manage everyday risks and realize their dreams. The Corporate Tax Counsel will provide legal advice on federal, state, and international corporate tax matters, focusing on compliance, audits, and various company transactions including mergers and acquisitions.

Insurance

Responsibilities

Provide legal advice related to federal and state audits and other controversy work

Advise on tax compliance

Provide legal advice on issues involving various company transactions including mergers and acquisitions, reinsurance and federal and state tax credits

Provide legal advice to appropriate representatives of the State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company and its affiliates

Provide legal services on behalf of the State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company and its affiliates

Analyze legal problems, and interpret laws and regulations

Approach legal matters and/or litigation resolution in creative ways; and

Serve as a resource for the organization on complex issues

Qualification

Corporate tax experienceLaw degreeActive law licenseInsurance taxation knowledgeMergersAcquisitionsReinsurance knowledgeLegal principles knowledgeLearning agilityTeam participationProactive mindset

Required

4 or more years of federal and state corporate income tax experience preferably at a medium to large size law firm, national office of a prominent accounting firm, or in-house corporate legal department

Law degree from ABA accredited law school and excellent academic credentials

Must have active license to practice law in at least one state and a member in good standing of the bar

Advanced knowledge of legal principles and practices related to the subject matter of the attorney's area of practice and/or leadership management skills

Proactive mindset, anticipates and responds effectively to client's needs and actively assists clients by practicing preventive law

A commitment to providing quality legal advice

Learning agility (including a demonstrated willingness to develop expertise in new subject matters)

A history of enthusiastic participation in a team environment

Preferred

An understanding of insurance company and international taxation is helpful

Experience with various company transactions including mergers and acquisitions, reinsurance and tax credits is helpful

Benefits

Stay Well! Focus on you and your family’s health with our robust health and wellbeing programs. State Farm pays most of your healthcare premium, and we offer multiple healthcare plan options, including a high-deductible plan. All medical plans provide 100% coverage for in-network preventative care, AND you and your family have access to vision, dental, telemedicine, 24/7 mental health professionals, and much more!

Develop and Grow! Take advantage of educational benefits like industry leading training programs, top-notch tuition assistance programs, employee resource groups, and mentoring.

Plan Ahead! Plan for those big moments in life with benefits like fertility/IVF/adoption assistance, college coaching, national discount programs, interactive monthly financial workshops, free financial coaching, and more. You can also start a savings account or consider financing through our State Farm Federal Credit Union!

Take a Little “You” Time! You will have access to our generous time off policies designed so you can plan around holidays, family events, volunteering, or just to take a relaxing day off. With the opportunity to initially earn up to 20 days annually plus parental leave, paid holidays, celebration day, life leave (40 hours/year), bereavement leave, and community service/education support days, there will be plenty of time for you!

Give Back! We offer several ways to give back through our Matching Gift Program, Good Neighbor Grant Program, and the Employee Assistance Fund.

Finish Strong! Plan for retirement using free financial advisors and a 401(k) plan with company contributions of up to 7% of your salary.