Description:

About the role:
A Ride-Sharing Mobile Application Company 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
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
Partner with key contacts in legal, operations, corporate development, finance, and treasury to identify and implement tax planning strategies and minimize potential tax risks
Review contracts and collaborate with legal to ensure contracts contain key terms consistent with global tax structure
Work with a global tax team

Basic Qualifications:

JD required, with active membership in a state bar
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
Strong tax research and tax analytical skills
Experience working with and in a cross-functional team
Clear communication of legal concepts and ability to develop a positive narrative regarding tax positions
Demonstrated ability to provide clear advice in a dynamic environment
Ability to clearly communicate recommendations based on risk analysis in a highly ambiguous environment