Senior Corporate Counsel | Irving, TX

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  • Location: Irving, TX

  • Company: Caterpillar

don't just talk about progress and innovation here - we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it. Job Purpose: Caterpillar Inc. is seeking an attorney with significant experience in international and United States taxation of corporations to join its Legal Tax Team.

The Legal Tax Team is a key partner to the company's Global Tax Team providing tax advice and legal guidance on significant matters involving complex tax issues, dispute resolution in both U. S. and non-U. S. jurisdictions, tax treaties, mergers and acquisitions, repatriation, and the minimization of tax costs through effective and

efficient U. S. and non-U. S. tax planning ensuring compliance with all governmental requirements. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Working with Global Tax and other members of the Legal Tax Team to provide tax legal advice and interpretation of international and U.

S. tax law Researching complex tax issues and preparing memoranda related to key tax positions or planning initiatives Providing tax legal tax support on M&A and VC deals, including reviewing, preparing and negotiating tax provisions in legal agreements Managing certain intercompany agreement preparation processes to ensure proper documentation of transfer pricing requirements Supporting

legal aspects of global tax controversies, including, for example, U.

S. federal and state controversies and competent authority proceedings Leading specific projects or transactions in cooperation with Global Tax team and business unit counsel, as needed Developing a strong relationship with the Global Tax team and business unit teams Working with outside counsel, consulting, and accounting firms, as needed Supporting tax-related legislative and regulatory activities Basic Requirements: Requires a law degree in US and/or other jurisdictions and a license to practice law in US, as well as considerable experience in the practice of U. S. and/or global tax law preferably with a major international law firm At least 10 years of increasing responsibility in providing legal tax advice to multinational companies Subject matter expertise in one or more of the following tax areas: US and international tax planning; M&A tax; global tax controversy, transfer pricing and MAP/Competent authority proceedings Experience drafting tax aspects of third-party commercial agreements and intercompany agreements Ability to incorporate quantitative and financial aspects of transactions into analysis, CPA helpful Top Candidate Will Also Have: Proven success in providing practical legal tax counsel and assistance Experience in implementing and/or managing global tax planning and analysis and/or tax controversy projects Strong oral and written communication skills required Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills with demonstrated ability to impact, influence, and negotiate with internal and external resources Results-oriented - willing to take initiative, identify risks, make decisions, and take responsibilities Additional Details: Preferred location: Irving, TX Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position 10% of travel is expected Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U. S which can be found through our employment website at /careers. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen. EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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