Senior Tax Counsel - US (San Jose

Responsibilities

About the role

• We are seeking an experienced tax professional with a legal background to provide coverage with respect to tax structuring/planning, tax controversy, and the tax aspects of product launches and M&A transactions in the United States. The role will partner closely with business, legal, accounting, and operations teams across a broad range of business and operational activities.
• Review and revise the tax provisions in legal documentation, including transactional agreements, terms of services for product launches, and contracts with third parties.
• Conduct tax research and advice on tax structuring and planning matters.
• Where applicable, manage US federal tax audits and draft responses related thereto.
• Provide transactional support from a tax perspective, including tax due diligence and modeling, for M&A transactions in the United States.
• Work closely with business and operations teams and provide tax assessments/solutions to product launches and similar business matters in the United States.
• Serve as the point person and assist other tax team members with respect to tax research and analyses in Subchapters C and K.

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate (JD).
• At least 5 years of experience in positions of increasing responsibility at a law firm and/or the M&A group/national office of a major public accounting firm.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong tax technical skills in Subchapter C and US international tax; meaningful experience in Subchapter K.
• Excellent tax research and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to communicate complex tax issues clearly to non-tax stakeholders.
• Ability to balance technical tax requirements with commercial objectives and provide practical, business-oriented advice in complex situations.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks at the same time while maintaining a clear and commercial view of the larger picture.

Founded in 2012, Byte Dance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including Tik Tok, Lemon8, Cap Cut and Pico as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, Byte Dance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content.

Inspiring creativity is at the core of Byte Dance's mission. Our innovative products are built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we work towards every day.

As Byte Dancers, we strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. By constantly iterating and fostering an  Always Day 1  mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our Company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.

Byte Dance is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At Byte Dance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach.

We are passionate about this and hope you are too.

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【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $159000 - $360000 annually.

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s…