Senior Tax Counsel — Cross-Border & M&A Strategy

Woodside Energy Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodside Energy Group is seeking a Senior Tax Adviser to support US and international tax matters, providing legal analysis, practical tax advice, and support for controversy management. This role collaborates with Tax, Legal, Commercial, Finance, Business Development and Marketing teams to address tax issues and transactions.

The ideal candidate will lead evaluations of tax positions, provide technical support on acquisitions and restructurings, and ensure compliance with evolving tax

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of experience in tax law, corporate tax or related practice.
• Strong knowledge of US federal income tax law and international tax.
• Experience supporting complex transactions, restructurings and tax planning.
• Experience with tax controversy, audits and disputes.
• Ability to translate complex tax concepts to commercial stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide tax advisory and legal analysis across US federal, state and international matters.
• Support acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, financings and cross-border projects.
• Lead or support controversy management, audits and disputes with tax authorities.
• Monitor and advise on evolving tax legislation and regulatory changes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align tax with business objectives.

Skills

Tax advisory

US federal tax

International tax

Legal analysis

Controversy management

M&A / restructurings

Education

J.D. degree

US bar admission

Job description

Woodside Energy Group is seeking a Senior Tax Adviser to support US and international tax matters, providing legal analysis, practical tax advice, and support for controversy management. This role collaborates with Tax, Legal, Commercial, Finance, Business Development and Marketing teams to address tax issues and transactions.

The ideal candidate will lead evaluations of tax positions, provide technical support on acquisitions and restructurings, and ensure compliance with evolving tax