Lead Tax Counsel

• International Tax: Develop and implement intra-group flows and design in compliance with all applicable law (withholding tax analysis, transfer pricing, and related compliance)
• Corporate Tax: assist with potential corporate restructuring and acquisitions; support controller with tax accounting, year-end provision, tax forecasting/position and compliance
• Indirect Tax: monitor company’s indirect tax policies (VAT/sales taxes projects) and create compliance strategy and partner with finance team to implement best practices
• Equity Structure: assist in structuring, implementing and monitoring company’s employee stock option plan and equity agreements with strategic partners
• Regulatory: monitor and anticipate tax legislative changes and identify any impact on company; develop lobbying strategy, drive conversations with regulators, and mitigate risks for the organization

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• 8-10 years experience at a law firm and/or in-house legal department working on corporate tax/structuring and M&A
• Experience with international taxation, OECD guidelines (BEPS, PILLAR 2) and cross-border reorganizations
• Proven track record in managing tax compliance and tax accounting process would be a plus
• Sound and practical business judgment, intellectual creativity, and problem-solving skills to handle risks and manage disputes
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and follow through on various projects concurrently
• Focus on generating results, and have the confidence to make quick decisions
• Fluent in English. Proficiency in French would be a plus