International Tax Counsel, Legal Director

Expedia Group

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About The Position

Expedia Group brands power global travel for everyone, everywhere. We design cutting-edge tech to make travel smoother and more memorable, and we create groundbreaking solutions for our partners. Our diverse, vibrant, and welcoming community is essential in driving our success. Why Join Us? To shape the future of travel, people must come first. Guided by our Values and Leadership Agreements, we foster an open culture where everyone belongs, differences are celebrated and know that when one of us wins, we all win. We provide a full benefits package, including exciting travel perks, generous time-off, parental leave, a flexible work model (with some pretty cool offices), and career development resources, all to fuel our employees' passion for travel and ensure a rewarding career journey. We’re building a more open world. Join us. Legal Director, International Tax We are seeking a motivated and experienced Legal Director to join the Expedia Legal & Corporate Affairs group to provide legal advice in the analysis of international tax legislation, including corporate income tax and transaction taxes, tax audits, tax litigation, and provide on-going legal support to the Expedia Group tax team. This position will be based in London or Seattle and will report to the Vice President, Legal (Tax). In this role you will:

Requirements

Ten plus years of legal experience in the practice of tax law, with a particular focus in EMEA and APAC
Excellent analytical skills and proven ability to communicate complex tax concepts directly and clearly to a variety of audiences
A strong work ethic with a bias to action
Ability to work both independently and effectively with colleagues and business clients
Highly organized with an ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and effectively navigate varied and fluid timelines and project goals
Common sense, great judgment, intellectual curiosity, and a sense of humor
Ethical and professional integrity
Licensed to practice law

Responsibilities

Perform legal research and analysis on international tax issues, including corporate and transaction taxes, with a focus on EMEA and APAC
Review tax legislation internationally and provide advice on its application to Expedia Group
Liaise with the Government Affairs and Tax teams on tax policy and proposed tax legislation
Provide legal advice and strategy for international tax audits, including corporate income, transaction, and withholding taxes
Assist with international tax litigation and oversee outside counsel in tax matters
Review intercompany agreements and tax provisions in external contracts
Assist with tax due diligence associated with company transactions and acquisitions
Evaluate existing policies and develop policies that support the company’s tax positions

Benefits

Expedia Group is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to support employees and their families, including medical/dental/vision, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program.
To fuel each employee’s passion for travel, we offer a wellness & travel reimbursement, travel discounts, and an International Airlines Travel Agent (IATAN) membership.

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