Tax Counsel - M&A

This is a hybrid role (50% in office) and you must be located in, or willing to relocate to, San Francisco for the position.

About the Role

Uber is looking to add a Tax Counsel to our Global Tax Planning & Strategy team! This role will report to our Director, Tax Counsel will lead both M&A and internal tax planning projects. This is an amazing opportunity to join our Tax team and make an immediate impact. This role requires strong business acumen, coupled with deep federal income tax technical experience. If you welcome a high-growth, fast-paced international environment, we're excited to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Monitor existing and proposed tax legislation, assess planning opportunities, and identify/recommend initiatives to the Director, Tax Counsel and VP of Tax
• Advise cross functional teams on M&A and internal planning projects
• Perform tax diligence and provide structuring advice with respect to acquisition and dispositions
• Partner with key contacts in legal, operations, corporate development, finance, and treasury to identify and implement tax planning strategies and minimize potential tax risks
• Review contracts and collaborate with legal to ensure contracts contain key terms consistent with global tax structure
• Mentor, lead and serve as technical resource for more junior team members
• Work with a global tax team

Basic Qualifications

• JD required, with active membership in a state bar
• Minimum 5 years of experience in an accounting firm, law firm and/or in-house at a multi-national corporate group with a solid understanding of US federal income taxes, US international tax and M&A concepts, including complex corporate transaction experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with senior management team and coordinate with other teams within Uber
• Strong tax research and tax analytical skills
• Experience working with and in a cross-functional team

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of US federal tax rules for partnerships
• Experience with financial instruments, hedging and other treasury related matters
• Clear communication of legal concepts and ability to develop a positive narrative regarding tax positions
• Demonstrated ability to provide clear advice in a dynamic environment
Ability to clearly communicate recommendations based on risk analysis in a highly ambiguous environment

For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$208,000 per year - USD$231,000 per year. You will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program, and may be offered an equity award & other types of comp. You will also be eligible for various benefits. More details can be found at the following link https://www.uber.com/careers/benefits.