2027 Tax Graduate Program - JD Law Track

TotalEnergies; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

TotalEnergies in Houston offers a two-year Tax Graduate – Law Track rotation designed to develop future tax professionals. You will work across Tax Planning, Compliance & Provision, and Indirect Tax, gaining exposure to strategic transactions and tax reporting.

The program emphasizes rigorous analytical work, collaboration with Finance and Legal, and development of leadership capabilities in a fast-paced energy company.

Qualifications

• J.D. required; LL.M. in Taxation preferred.
• Strong research and analytical skills with ability to interpret technical tax concepts.
• Proficiency in Excel and comfort with numerical data.

Responsibilities

• Support Tax Planning, Compliance & Provision activities for U.S. affiliates.
• Assist with research and analysis of corporate transactions and reorganizations.
• Help prepare tax planning presentations, memos, and structure analyses.
• Monitor developments in U.S. federal, state, and international tax laws.
• Collaborate across Tax, Finance, Legal, and business teams.

Skills

Research skills

Analytical ability

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

LL.M. in Taxation preferred

Tools

Excel

Job description

Contexte et environnement

The Tax Graduate – Law Track participates in a structured two-year rotational program designed to develop future tax professionals through exposure to tax planning, compliance, provision, indirect tax, and tax-related business initiatives. The role supports U.S. tax activities across multiple business lines and provides opportunities to contribute to strategic transactions, reorganizations, regulatory analysis, and business operations.

Working closely with Tax, Finance, Legal, and external advisors, the successful candidate will develop a strong foundation in tax law while gaining practical experience in how tax decisions impact financial reporting, business strategy, and operational performance.

• Operates within a U.S.-based tax organization supporting a diverse multi-energy portfolio of affiliates.
• Exposure to strategic transactions, restructurings, acquisitions, and ongoing business operations.
• Works across multiple tax disciplines to understand how tax decisions influence compliance, reporting, and operational outcomes.
• Regular interaction with cross-functional stakeholders, including Tax, Finance, Legal, and external advisors.
• Fast-paced environment characterized by evolving regulations, competing priorities, and dynamic business needs.

Shape your future with TotalEnergies.

Rotational Development Assignments

Compliance & Tax Provision

• Support preparation and review of tax return reporting processes.
• Assist with tax provision activities and financial reporting analyses.
• Develop an understanding of effective tax rate (ETR) calculations, deferred taxes, and tax accounting principles.
• Gain exposure to the interaction between tax planning and financial statement reporting.

Indirect Tax

• Support activities related to sales and use tax, property tax, and other indirect tax obligations.
• Develop an understanding of operational tax impacts and business processes.
• Assist in evaluating tax considerations affecting day-to-day business operations.

Professional Development

• Manage multiple assignments and project deadlines while maintaining high-quality deliverables.
• Collaborate effectively with Tax, Finance, Legal, and business stakeholders.
• Participate in learning and development opportunities designed to build technical, analytical, and leadership capabilities.
• Develop a broad understanding of the Company's operations and the role of tax in supporting business success.

Activités

• Supports tax planning activities for U.S. affiliates across multiple business lines, including transactions and strategic initiatives.
• Participates in a structured rotational program encompassing Tax Planning, Compliance & Provision, and Indirect Tax functions.
• Contributes to research and analysis related to federal, state, and international tax matters.
• Assists in evaluating the tax implications of transactions, reorganizations, acquisitions, dispositions, and business initiatives.
• Gains exposure to the complete tax lifecycle, including planning, reporting, compliance, and operational tax considerations.
• Operates within a collaborative environment involving Tax, Finance, Legal, and external advisors.
• Develops an understanding of the relationship between tax strategies, business objectives, and financial outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Tax Planning & Advisory

• Support the Tax Planning team in delivering tax advisory services to U.S. affiliates across various business lines.
• Conduct tax research and summarize technical tax considerations for review by senior tax professionals.
• Assist in the analysis of corporate transactions, reorganizations, acquisitions, dispositions, and other strategic initiatives.
• Support the preparation of tax planning presentations, structure analyses, memoranda, and related documentation.
• Participate in planning discussions to develop an understanding of tax-efficient structures and associated business considerations.
• Monitor and summarize developments in U.S. federal, state, and relevant international tax legislation and regulations.

Transaction & Project Support

• Assist in reviewing transaction documents and coordinating information requests with internal stakeholders and external advisors.
• Support planning initiatives through data gathering, analysis, and validation of key assumptions.
• Identify data inconsistencies, potential risks, or issues and communicate findings appropriately.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of tax knowledge-sharing resources and documentation.

Accountabilities

• Contribute to the effective delivery of tax planning and advisory support across U.S. affiliates.
• Support tax analysis related to strategic transactions, business initiatives, and organizational restructuring.
• Assist with tax law monitoring and research activities that inform planning decisions.
• Support the integration of tax planning considerations with compliance, financial reporting, and indirect tax requirements.
• Build strong working relationships across Tax, Finance, Legal, and business teams.
• Demonstrate continuous learning and development throughout the rotational program.

Profil du candidat

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Juris Doctor (J.D.) required, Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation preferred
• Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret technical tax concepts and synthesize clear, structured conclusions
• Proficiency in Excel and comfort working with numerical data, including ability to organize, analyze, and validate data sets
• Ability to connect tax considerations to business, financial, and operational outcomes, avoiding analysis in a purely technical vacuum
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex concepts in an understandable manner
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in all deliverables
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Proactive approach, including willingness to ask questions, identify issues, and follow through on assigned work
• Collaborative mindset, with the ability to work effectively across Tax, Finance, Legal, and business teams
• Strong organizational skills and ability to structure workstreams, timelines, and deliverables
• TotalEnergies regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment visas or consider individuals on time-limited visa status for this position

Informations supplémentaires

Why Join the Tax Graduate Program – Law Track?

Launch your career through TotalEnergies' newest graduate development program within the Tax organization. Designed to accelerate professional growth, this two-year rotational program provides broad exposure across key tax disciplines while building the legal, technical, analytical, and business skills necessary for a successful long-term career.

As a Tax Graduate in the Law Track, you will rotate through multiple areas of the Tax function, including Tax Planning, Compliance & Provision, and Indirect Tax. You will gain hands‑on experience supporting transactions, strategic initiatives, tax reporting, and business operations across a diverse multi-energy portfolio. Throughout the program, you will work alongside experienced tax, finance, and legal professionals while developing a comprehensive understanding of how tax considerations influence business decisions and financial outcomes.