Sr. Tax Counsel

## Sr. Tax Counsel Apply locations:
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August 31, 2026 (26 days left to apply) job requisition :
83689## We explore and discover the limitless possibilities of energy so we can all progress. We believe in the power of talent to shape the future. That’s why we’re looking for curious, bold individuals who are eager to grow and create new ways forward—people who want to join us in building a more sustainable, innovative, and inclusive world. We strongly believe that diversity fuels creativity and innovation.

That’s why we welcome professionals who are ready to grow, learn, and bring their perspective to the energy challenges of today and tomorrow. Here, you’ll find a place to grow and unlock your full potential.
The Sr. Tax Counsel is responsible for providing legal and strategic tax advice to support U.S. operations, corporate transactions, tax compliance, reporting, and risk management activities. Serving as a trusted advisor to U.S. business leaders and cross-functional teams including Legal, Finance, Accounting, Treasury, Corporate Tax, and business development stakeholders. They will also translate complex tax matters into clear, practical, business-oriented guidance while maintaining strong governance and compliance standards.
** Key Responsibilities
** U.S. Tax Advisory and Legal Support
* Provide legal advice on U.S. federal, state, and local tax matters affecting the company’s U.S. operations.
* Analyze tax implications of business decisions, corporate initiatives, restructurings, financing arrangements, and commercial transactions.
* Advise internal stakeholders on tax risks, opportunities, and compliance obligations associated with ongoing and new business activities.
* Support the interpretation and application of tax laws, regulations, administrative guidance, and relevant case law.
* Partner with Finance, Accounting, Legal, Treasury, and business teams to ensure tax considerations are incorporated into decision-making processes.

Transactional Tax, M&A, and Business Development Support
* Provide tax advice and legal support for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, asset transactions, corporate reorganizations, and strategic transactions.
* Support tax due diligence processes, including identification of tax exposures, tax attributes, historical compliance, and potential transaction risks.
* Review, draft, and negotiate tax-related provisions in transaction documents, including tax indemnities, representations, warranties, covenants, and closing deliverables.
* Coordinate with Legal, Finance, Corporate Development, and business teams to evaluate transaction structures and after-tax economics.
* Work with external counsel and tax advisors to obtain specialized advice, opinions, and technical support when required.

Corporate Structuring and Tax Planning
* Advise on tax-efficient corporate, legal entity, and financing structures for U.S. operations and investments.
* Support development and implementation of U.S. tax planning strategies aligned with business objectives and global tax policies.
* Analyze tax impact of internal debt, equity funding, repatriation, cash movements, and intercompany arrangements.
* Identify opportunities to optimize the company’s tax position while maintaining compliance with applicable laws and internal governance standards.
* Monitor proposed and enacted tax legislation and assess potential impacts on the company’s business, operations, and tax profile.

International Tax and Cross-Border Matters
* Provide advice on U.S. international tax matters, including inbound and outbound structures, withholding tax, foreign tax credits, Subpart F, GILTI, BEAT, FDII, treaty analysis, and cross-border financing.
* Support legal and tax analysis related to intercompany transactions, foreign operations, and international investments.
* Collaborate with global tax teams to align U.S. tax advice with broader corporate tax strategy.
* Advise on tax implications of cross-border employee, service, royalty, financing, and asset arrangements.
* Support international tax reporting and documentation requirements…