Director, Tax Counsel - International and Domestic

Organon • Jersey City, NJ

26d • Hybrid

About The Position

As Tax Counsel for the Company, you will provide advice on business transactions, develop, manage and implement tax planning strategies and special projects and educate the team on developments in U.S. tax law. This position reports to the Executive Director, Tax Transformation, Strategy and Planning.

Requirements

• J.D. is required along with being a member of the Bar, in good standing.
• At least eight plus years of tax planning experience in an accounting firm or business law firm and/or tax department of a medium to large size multi-national corporation.
• Superior technical skills in relation to U.S. taxation of business and cross border/international transactions.
• Detail-oriented individual, who takes ownership of projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly around the ability to translate complex technical concepts to leadership, tax colleagues, and other non-Tax Department colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Minimizing Organon's U.S. tax risks in third-party deals.
• Providing U.S. tax technical advice for M&A including acquisitions, business development and licensing deals, joint ventures, divestitures and restructurings including due diligence, design and implementation of structuring, financing and post-acquisition integration.
• Providing tax technical advice for tax planning initiatives to optimize worldwide tax liabilities.
• Educating the Tax team regarding U.S. tax law changes.
• Taking the necessary steps to minimize tax risks in transactions.
• Providing tax technical advice on matters in controversies.
• Managing projects with outside counsel and consultants.
• Overseeing the overall tax technical training needs of the group including preparation of materials, presenting, and organizing critical training.

Benefits

• Benefits offered in the U.S. include a retirement savings plan, paid vacation and holiday time, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees