Tax Technology Director
Fonoa
Associate Legal Counsel – Tax and Business
Hopper
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • Florida • 🇺🇸 United States
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About the role
- The Associate Counsel will serve as a primary legal advisor on U.S. and international tax matters, providing guidance on the application of VAT, sales and use tax, and other indirect tax regimes affecting the company’s global operations.
- This includes analyzing the tax implications of pricing, fee structures, and marketplace transactions, as well as monitoring evolving legislation and regulatory changes in key markets.
- The role will require partnering closely with external advisors, finance, and compliance teams to ensure that tax policies and reporting practices align with legal obligations and business goals.
- A strong understanding of cross-border tax frameworks and experience managing audits, inquiries, and correspondence with tax authorities will be valuable in this role.
- In addition, the Associate Counsel will play a key role in structuring intercompany transactions and transfer pricing arrangements, ensuring consistency with both domestic and international tax requirements.
- This includes advising on internal cost allocations, service agreements, and intellectual property transfers between business entities, as well as supporting the preparation of tax documentation and disclosures.
- The candidate will also assist in the development and implementation of tax governance frameworks, internal controls, and compliance processes to mitigate risk and enhance operational efficiency.
- The ability to communicate complex tax concepts in clear business terms will be essential for success in this highly collaborative and strategic position.
Requirements
- J.D. or LL.M. obtained in the United States
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in an in-house position, government, and/or law firm practice
- Experience advising a wide range of industries, including consumer products and technology services, on complex tax matters
Benefits
- Well-funded and proven startup with large ambitions, competitive salary and the upsides of pre-IPO equity packages.
- Unlimited PTO.
- Carrot Cash travel stipend.
- Access to co-working space on demand through FlexDesk AND Work-from-home stipend.
- Please ask us about our very generous parental leave, much above industry standards!.
- Entrepreneurial culture where pushing limits and taking risks is everyday business.
- Open communication with management and company leadership.
- Small, dynamic teams = massive impact.
- 100% employer paid Medical, Dental and Vision coverage for employees.
- Access to Disability & Life insurance.
- Health Reimbursement Account (HRA).
- DCA/ FSA and access to 401k plan.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
U.S. tax lawinternational tax lawVATsales and use taxindirect tax regimestransfer pricingtax governance frameworksinternal controlstax documentationtax compliance
Soft skills
communicationcollaborationanalytical thinkingstrategic thinkingproblem-solving
Certifications
J.D.LL.M.
