Senior Tax Counsel, Global Information Reporting

PayPal

Rhode Island

Hybrid

USD 137,000 - 213,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

PayPal is seeking a Tax Counsel - Information Reporting in the United States to ensure global information reporting compliance across products and processes. You will work with cross-functional partners to evaluate new products and changes for applicability of reporting policies, including FATCA, CRS, CARF and 1099, and will exercise sound judgment to identify legal risk and defendable positions.

The role requires JD with 5+ years of tax experience and offers the opportunity to influence

Qualifications

5+ years relevant tax experience and a Juris Doctor (JD) degree or foreign equivalent.
Admission to practice law in at least one jurisdiction.
Demonstrated ability to independently manage significant tax matters.

Responsibilities

Independently advises on complex tax issues affecting business operations, transactions, and strategic initiatives.
Develops and documents technical tax analyses supporting planning strategies, reporting positions, audit defense, and regulatory compliance.
Partners directly with business units and Finance leadership to structure initiatives in a tax-efficient and compliant manner.
Identifies tax risk exposures and recommends mitigation strategies consistent with PayPal’s overall risk tolerance.
Coordinates with outside advisors where appropriate and manages discrete external engagements.
Mentors junior attorneys or legal professionals and contributes to knowledge development within the tax function.