International Tax Counsel, Legal Director

Expedia • Seattle, WA

40d

About The Position

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: 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

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed