Senior US Tax Counsel​/Private Equity

Senior US Tax Counsel / Private Equity

• Support investment funds practices, advising on US tax compliance and reporting matters for private equity investments and other private market investment structures
• Provide technically strong, commercially focused input across a broad range of US funds matters
• Review of complex fund structures and ensuring compliance with US tax regulations for investment funds and their investors
• Advising on US tax reporting requirements, including K-1 schedules and investor disclosures
• Supporting fund structuring, launches and ongoing operational tax matters
• Acting as a technical point of contact for internal stakeholders and investors
• Identifying and managing US tax risks and compliance obligations Qualifikation
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s in Law, Taxation or Economics
  • LL.M.; knowledge of tax law would be an advantage
  • In-depth knowledge of US fund taxation, particularly in relation to private equity funds and partnerships, or professional experience with one of the ‘Big Four’ or an international tax consultancy firm
  • Experience with US taxation of fund investments and an interest in international tax issues
  • Experience with tax returns for US partnerships in the fund sector
  • Knowledge of fund structuring and fund distributions
  • Knowledge of tax reporting for investors
  • Analytical mindset and a goal-oriented approach to work, including the ability to multitask
  • Ability to work in a team and a strong customer focus
    
    Problem-solver, detail-oriented
  • Interest in an intercultural environment
  • Very good knowledge of MS Office tools (particularly Excel and PowerPoint)
  • German and English