Buckingham Search · 2 weeks ago
Tax Lawyer
Buckingham Search is a global, publicly traded organization seeking a highly skilled Tax Counsel to join its corporate tax team in Glenview. This role is critical for executing complex tax initiatives that align with business growth and operational excellence.
Responsibilities
Provide technical tax analysis and execution support for complex transactions including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, cash repatriation, group financing, and reorganizations
Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and assess impacts on global tax positions
Partner with internal stakeholders, external advisors, and tax authorities to drive outcomes
Analyze global tax developments and support strategic planning initiatives
Assist with annual tax compliance and reporting requirements
Evaluate the international tax structure and identify optimization opportunities
Support tax audits, inquiries, and documentation requests
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through process enhancement, automation, and technology
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and Master of Laws (LLM) in Taxation required
Minimum of 2 years of experience with a Big 4 firm, leading law firm, or corporate tax department of a multinational company
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex tax concepts into clear business guidance
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and complex projects effectively
Collaborative, proactive, and results-oriented mindset
Company
Buckingham Search
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