About the Role
Uber is looking to add an Associate Tax Counsel - M&A to our Global Tax Planning & Strategy team! This role will report to our Director, Tax Counsel with a focus on M&A and internal tax planning. This is an amazing opportunity to join our Tax team and make an immediate impact. This role requires strong business acumen, coupled with deep M&A and technical experience. If you welcome a high-growth, fast-paced international environment, we're excited to hear from you.
What You'll Do
- Perform tax diligence and provide structuring advice with respect to acquisition and dispositions
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Advise cross functional teams on M&A and internal planning projects
- Monitor existing and proposed tax legislation, assess planning opportunities, and identify/recommend initiatives to the Director, Tax Counsel and VP of Tax
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Partner with key contacts in legal, operations, corporate development, finance, and treasury to identify and implement tax planning strategies and minimize potential tax risks
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Review contracts and collaborate with legal to ensure contracts contain key terms consistent with global tax structure
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Work with a global tax team
Basic Qualifications
- JD required, with active membership in a state bar
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Minimum 5 years of experience in a accounting firm, law firm and/or in-house at a multi-national corporate group with a solid understanding of M&A concepts, including complex corporate transaction experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with senior management team and coordinate with other teams within Uber
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Strong tax research and tax analytical skills
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Experience working with and in a cross-functional team
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Clear communication of legal concepts and ability to develop a positive narrative regarding tax positions
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Demonstrated ability to provide clear advice in a dynamic environment
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Ability to clearly communicate recommendations based on risk analysis in a highly ambiguous environment
For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$198,000 per year - USD$220,000 per year. For Washington, DC-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$198,000 per year - USD$220,000 per year. For all US locations, you will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program, and may be offered an equity award & other types of comp. You will also be eligible for various benefits. More details can be found at the following link https://www.uber.com/careers/benefits.