Tax Counsel

Truist Bank • Charlotte, NC

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About The Position

Attorney with experience in corporate taxation and in complex tax matters or projects. Researches complex tax issues, provides tax advice regarding various corporate transactions, and interacts regularly with senior management on the tax implications of ongoing and new business activities.
Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school and licensed to practice law in good standing.
• 7 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Top tier law firm, Big 4 accounting firm or large publicly traded corporate experience.
• Significant experience in performing legal research and analyses of complex issues involving existing federal, state, local, and international tax laws to provide tax advice to management related to current business activities, corporate strategies, and projected organizational actions.
• Significant experience in reviewing legal agreements associated with business transactions, and negotiating terms to ensure transactions are executed in a tax-efficient manner.
• Significant experience in drafting detailed technical memoranda to document and support company positions on complex tax issues.
• Experience in drafting communication with federal, state, and local tax authorities, and negotiating with such authorities as appropriate.
• Strong legal problem solving and analytical skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to work in large groups.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree or LLM.
• Experience in the financial services industry with expertise in one or more of the following: REITS, M&A, financial transactions, tax credits, leasing, tax controversy, information reporting, benefits.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze complex tax issues and effectively communicate conclusions.
• Provide tax advice and guidance to senior management on complex issues concerning corporate taxation.
• Draft communication with federal, state, and local tax authorities, and negotiate with such authorities as appropriate.
• Engage with business and functional partners to identify and analyze the tax implications of proposed business transactions. Proactively identify tax issues, research appropriate treatment, and communicate solutions to teammates across the enterprise.
• Review legal agreements associated with business transactions, and advise senior management regarding the negotiation of terms to ensure transactions are executed in a tax-efficient manner.
• Analyze proposed and enacted legislation, regulations, and other authoritative guidance to assess impact to the enterprise, and advise senior management accordingly.

Benefits

• All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position.
• Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates.
• Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays.
• Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan.

What This Job Offers

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