Tax Counsel/Manager – Supply, Trading & Shipping

Tax Counsel/Manager providing tax advice for bp's Trading & Shipping activities in the U.S. Collaborating with teams across North America, Canada, and Latin America to ensure compliance and efficient tax strategy.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $165,000 - $225,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in U.S. federal income tax law, transfer pricing, and tax planning for the Trading & Shipping sector, with a strong focus on compliance and strategic advisory. Possesses extensive experience in corporate governance, financial modeling, and analytical skills related to taxation.

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U.S. Federal Income Tax LawTransfer PricingTax Planning and AdvisoryOil, Gas and Commodity Trading Tax ExperienceCross Border Transactions

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Hard Skills

Tax PlanningTax AdvisoryFinancial ModelingCorporate GovernanceTransaction Document ReviewTransfer Pricing RulesAnalytical SkillsTax AccountingNegotiation SkillsUnderstanding of Business Drivers

Soft Skills

Excellent Writing SkillsAnalytical Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Juris Doctorate Degree

Industry Keywords

Trading & ShippingEnergy CommoditiesEnvironmental CommoditiesU.S. Corporate Tax LawTax ComplianceInvestment Assurance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide the Trading & Shipping businesses with tax advice and analysis of U.S. federal income tax law
Support the trading and execution of physical and paper trades across energy and environmental commodities
Meet with business personnel to advise and provide counsel on tax matters
Coordinate with a team of tax professionals in providing tax advice and assurance on investments
Ensure that Trading & Shipping businesses are aligned with US federal tax laws
Advise the Supply Trading & Shipping business on matters of transfer pricing
Provide technical input to stakeholders to shape strategic direction of transfer pricing initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

A degree level qualification and with a preference for a Juris Doctorate degree
At least 5 to 10 years of relevant tax planning and advisory experience
Strong preference for oil, gas and commodity trading tax experience
Understanding of US corporate tax law
Experience reviewing, drafting and negotiating corporate governance and transaction documents
Understanding of financial modelling and business drivers
Understanding of transfer pricing rules and concepts
Experience with cross border transactions between affiliates
Excellent writing skills
Excellent analytical skills in the areas of US federal domestic taxation
Strong understanding of financial and tax accounting

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working options
Generous paid parental leave policy
Excellent retirement benefits
Paid vacation depending on your years of relevant industry experience
9 paid holidays per year
2 personal choice holidays
Discretionary annual bonus program
Long-term incentive program
Health, vision, and dental insurance
Life and Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability insurance