Tax Counsel - State Controversy

Exxon Mobil; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Tax Counsel, where your expertise in multi-state tax controversy will be invaluable. This role offers the opportunity to tackle complex challenges and collaborate with a diverse team to optimize business transactions. You will engage in state tax planning, research, and litigation support, all while contributing to sustainable solutions that enhance quality of life. With a commitment to employee growth and a culture of health, this established industry player provides a supportive environment for your professional journey. If you are ready to make an impact, we encourage you to apply now!

Benefits

Pension Plan

Savings Plan

Workplace Flexibility

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Culture of Health

Employee Health Advisory Program

Disability Plan

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in multi-state tax controversy.
• Licensed to practice law in at least one state.

Responsibilities

• Support various state and local tax issues.
• Research state tax issues and draft appeals protests.
• Negotiate resolutions and support outside counsel.

Skills

Tax Research Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Data Analysis

Collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Tax LL.M.

Job description

At ExxonMobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living and a net-zero future. As one of the world’s largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, we are powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by the pride in what we do and what we stand for.

The success of our Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies.

We invite you to bring your ideas to ExxonMobil to help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs.

About Houston

ExxonMobil's state-of-the-art campus north of Houston serves as home to its Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses and their associated service groups. The facility opened in 2014 and accommodates more than 10,000 employees and visitors.

By bringing many global functional groups together, the campus provides employees with the tools and capabilities needed today, and in the future, to achieve business objectives and accelerate the discovery of new resources, technologies and products. It was designed to foster improved collaboration, creativity and innovation and enhance the company’s ability to attract, develop and retain the top talent in the industry.

The campus is located in Spring, Texas, on 385 wooded acres immediately to the west of Interstate Highway 45 (I-45), at the intersection of I-45 and the Hardy Toll Road, approximately 25 miles from the cultural vibrancy of downtown Houston.

The campus was constructed to the highest standards of energy efficiency and environmental stewardship.

What role you will play in our team

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Tax Counsel ready to take on complex challenges within a Fortune 50 multinational corporation. You will gain a wide variety of experience and manage a multi-jurisdiction portfolio of state and local tax matters. Keys to success include collaboration and effective communication with tax department colleagues and management, corporate finance and business unit personnel, state tax officials and outside counsel.

This position will play a key role in helping ExxonMobil compete to win by representing the company on a wide variety of state and local tax issues. The position requires strong tax research skills, excellent verbal and written communications skills, and the ability to perform data analysis related to controversy matters. Throughout your career, you will be given many opportunities to enhance your skills, gain new skills and collaborate with the best and brightest colleagues. If this aligns with your career interests, we encourage you to apply now!

What will you do

The Tax Counsel will support various state and local tax issues, with responsibilities that may include:

• State tax planning to optimize business transactions
• Researching state tax issues
• Drafting appeals protests
• Responding to information document requests
• Participating in informal/administrative hearings process
• Negotiating resolutions
• Supporting outside counsel in tax litigation matters

About you

We are seeking an attorney with a strong background in State Controversy, who possesses the following qualifications:

Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in multi-state tax controversy
• Minimum of a J.D.
• Licensed to practice law in at least one state

Preferred Qualifications/ Experience

• Tax LL.M. preferred
• Adds value by collaborating effectively with colleagues, clients and other support functions
• Shares knowledge to develop capabilities of the whole team

An ExxonMobil career is one designed to last. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance, and life.

We offer you:

• Pension Plan: Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you.
• Savings Plan: You can contribute between 6% and 20% of your pay and are encouraged to enroll right away.
• Workplace Flexibility: We have several programs such as “Flex your Day”.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Culture of Health: Programs and resources to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Health Advisory Program: Provides confidential professional counseling for you and your family.
• Disability Plan: Income replacement for when you cannot work due to illness or injury.

More information on our Company’s benefits can be found at www.exxonmobilfamily.com.

ExxonMobil is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or physical or mental disability.