Large Houston company seeks an 8+ year tax attorney to join its top-caliber legal team. The company offers competitive compensation and outstanding benefits, along with significant growth opportunities.
This role has primary responsibility for the company's domestic employment and expatriate taxes, and will counsel all business segments in the Americas and ensure that the company is in compliance with all employment tax payment and reporting obligations. This position will supervise a team of three and will have responsibility for providing advice and guidance on fringe benefits, expense reimbursement programs and the sourcing of compensation. The position has responsibility to ensure corporate and individual compliance with U.S., regional and global tax rules and regulations with respect to the taxation of expatriate employees and employment tax issues. The position is based in Houston and will require some U.S. and international business travel.
Requirements:
- Expertise in U.S. and international taxation of expatriate employees
- Extensive knowledge of U.S. Internal Revenue Code Section 911 and the foreign tax credit provisions of U.S. tax
- Knowledge of U.S. income tax treaties and social security totalization agreements
- 8+ years of broad employment and expatriate tax experience required
- LL.M. or CPA a plus
- Excellent research and analysis skills
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to interact effectively with senior tax management and external professionals
