Tax Counsel

Bosch; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Life and disability protection

Job summary

Bosch North America is seeking a Tax Counsel to shape the corporate tax strategy across mergers, acquisitions, and post-merger integrations. You will supervise tax risk, structure complex transactions, and align cross-border tax matters with business goals.

The role partners with legal, finance, treasury, and business units, driving international tax efficiency while ensuring regulatory compliance and robust tax reporting across North America.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school; active bar in at least one US jurisdiction.
• 3–5+ years of relevant tax advisory experience with accounting firm, law firm, or in-house multinational corporation.
• Strong knowledge in: corporate tax, international tax, transfer pricing, and cross border transactions.
• Contract drafting and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong English communication skills, both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Act as tax interface for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in North America, including structuring transactions to achieve tax efficiency and minimize risks; managing tax due diligence; reviewing and negotiating tax provisions in M&A agreements.
• General tax planning with matrix business units.
• Support post-acquisition integration and legal entity simplification initiatives.
• Collaboration with business units, legal, finance / accounting, treasury, and HR departments and external tax advisors on corporate transactions.
• Provide tax legal guidance on domestic and international tax issues affecting business operations, including commercial contract review.
• Support permanent establishment (PE) reviews and transfer pricing models for intercompany agreements, while defending positions during transfer pricing controversies.
• Support transfer pricing controversy process.

Skills

M&A tax

Cross-border tax

Transfer pricing

Contract drafting

Tax due diligence

Team collaboration

English communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

LL.M. in Taxation

Job description

Company Description

We Are Bosch.

At Bosch, we shape the future by inventing high-quality technologies and services that spark enthusiasm and enrich people’s lives. Our areas of activity are every bit as diverse as our outstanding Bosch teams around the world. Their creativity is the key to innovation through connected living, mobility, or industry.

Let's grow together, enjoy more, and inspire each other. Work #LikeABosch

• Reinvent yourself: At Bosch, you will evolve.
• Discover new directions: At Bosch, you will find your place.
• Balance your life: At Bosch, your job matches your lifestyle.
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• Be yourself: At Bosch, we value values.
• Shape tomorrow: At Bosch, you change lives.

Job Description

Moving mobility and industry forward takes strategic vision—and a sharp legal mind. As a Tax Counsel for Bosch North America, you will not just monitor compliance; you will serve as a critical strategic partner in shaping our corporate footprint. Sitting at the intersection of law, finance, and cross-border commerce, you will lead the tax strategy for high-stakes mergers, acquisitions, and post-merger integrations across North America.

If you thrive on navigating complex international tax landscapes, mitigating risk, and collaborating with cross-functional executive teams, this is your platform to make a massive organizational impact.

• Act as tax interface for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in North America, including (but not limited to):
  • structuring transactions to achieve tax efficiency and minimize risks
  • managing tax due diligence
  • reviewing and negotiating tax provisions in M&A agreements
• General tax planning with matrix business units
• Support post-acquisition integration and legal entity simplification initiatives
• Collaboration with business units, legal, finance / accounting, treasury, and HR departments and external tax advisors on corporate transactions
• Provide tax legal guidance on domestic and international tax issues affecting business operations, including commercial contract review
• Support permanent establishment (PE) reviews and transfer pricing models for intercompany agreements, while defending positions during transfer pricing controversies.
• Support transfer pricing controversy process

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• 3 - 5+ years of relevant tax advisory experience with accounting firm, law firm, or in-house multinational corporation
• Strong knowledge in: corporate tax, international tax, transfer pricing, and cross border transactions
• Contract drafting and negotiation abilities
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Strong English communication skills, both orally and in writing

Preferred Qualifications:

• LL.M. in Taxation
• Prior experience working within a large, multinational manufacturing or technology organization
• Familiarity with BEPS, Pillar Two, and global minimum tax developments

Additional Information

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans

*Bosch adheres to Federal, State, and Local laws regarding drug-testing. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug screen and background check. Candidates who have been offered the position must pass both screenings before their start date.

Thanks to the work of every associate, Bosch has been recognized for award-winning by the following organizations:

Great Place to Work Certified, 2024
Fortune's World’s Most Admired Companies, 2024
America's Best Large Employers, 2024
America's Best Employers for Diversity, 2024
America's Greatest Workplaces for Women, Newsweek2024
Greatest Workplaces for Diversity, Newsweek 2024

Your well-being matters at Bosch! We offer a competitive compensation and a benefits package designed to empower you in every area of your life. This includes premium health coverage, a 401(k) with generous matching, resources for financial planning and goal setting, ample paid time off, parental leave, and comprehensive life and disability protection. We're investing in your success!