About the RoleUber is looking to add a Senior 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 the Candidate Will 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 tax 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 the global tax structure
Mentor, lead, and serve as a 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 8 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 & M&A concepts, including complex corporate transaction experience
Preferred Qualifications
Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with the 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
Knowledge of US international tax rules (GILTI, FDII, SubF) and US federal tax rules for partnerships
Experience with taxation of financial instruments and treasury-related projects
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$232,000 per year - USD$258,000 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.Uber is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing this form- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdbY9Bv8-lWDMbpidF2GKXsxzNh11wUUVS7fM1znOfEJsVeA/viewform