Tax Counsel, State and Local Research

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Verizon is seeking an experienced Tax Counsel to join our U.S. Non-income tax research and planning team. The candidate should have solid knowledge of all areas of state and local non-income tax laws - prior experience with issues impacting the telecommunications industry a plus.

The position will focus primarily on non-income taxes for the Verizon companies, and legal research specifically related to sales and use tax, gross receipts tax, and other non- income and regulatory taxes. The ideal candidate will have experience that includes a mix of tax research, tax compliance, and tax controversy support to identify and resolve complex tax research questions. The candidate will also be involved with new product launches and coordinating with various internal billing and payable systems and accounting teams to ensure tax compliance. The position requires a strong business acumen as well as being practical and solutions oriented with a willingness to help the business achieve its objectives while mitigating tax risks for the company.

Responsibilities will include:

• Possessing knowledge of state and local non-income tax laws, rulings, and regulations in order to
  perform extensive tax research and ensure compliance.

• Identifying and executing on tax planning opportunities to minimize the impact of state and local non-income taxes on Company cash flow and overall tax burden.

• Reviewing and analyzing new business proposals for state, local, and regulatory tax implications and recommending actions that support the business plans while mitigating the tax risk and exposure.

• Assisting tax audit and controversy teams in managing and defending the company in state and local tax audits.

• Staying up-to-date with changes in state and local tax non-income tax law, specifically including those affecting the telecommunications industry, and keeping other members of Verizon's Tax Organization informed of such changes.

• Partnering with Verizon's state tax legislative affairs team to drive Verizon's tax legislative advocacy, including drafting support for proposed state tax legislation.

You'll need to have:

• JD degree and six or more years of relevant work experience.

• Admission and good standing in at least one state (if not New Jersey, then eligibility for New Jersey In-House Counsel Limited Licensure).

• Legal experience in a law firm, public accounting firm and / or equivalent in-house tax experience.

• Strong tax technical and tax research skills.

Even better if you have one or more of the following:

• LL.M. in Taxation or Masters in Taxation.

• Proven ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and thrive in a fast-paced work environment, including the ability to identify issues, develop creative solutions, and implement them effectively.

• Must be a strong team player, while also independently exercising sound judgment.

• Outstanding written and oral communication skills, adaptive to and effective for different audiences.

• Specific experience with telecommunications tax issues.

• Intellectually curious and possesses a strong work ethic and a desire to work through challenges and complex issues.

• Strong people leadership skills with the ability to develop personnel both technically and as future leaders.

If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every "even better" qualification listed above.

Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.