Tax Technical Analyst - JD/LLM, Hybrid

Ernst & Young Oman; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards package

Medical and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

EY’s Tax - People Advisory Services (PAS) rewards team is hiring an Analyst to help transform compensation and benefits programs for global clients. The role emphasizes tax expertise across U.S. and international programs, with collaboration across EY’s tax, assurance and consulting functions.

You will operate in a hybrid model, balancing client-facing work with in-office collaboration. The position requires pursuing an LL.M.

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing LL.M. in Taxation or Juris Doctor with a strong academic record.
• Membership or anticipated membership in a US state bar.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong quantitative acumen and analytical ability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Interest in a hybrid work model with in-person collaboration.
• Reliability in transportation and commutable distance to EY offices.
• Willingness to travel and work longer hours when necessary.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Developing tax-compliant compensation, benefit and incentive approaches for clients.
• Advising clients on regulatory matters and the taxation of compensation programs (U.S. and global).
• Benchmarking and designing executive and broad-based compensation and benefit arrangements.
• Supporting clients in complex transactions (mergers, acquisitions and divestitures), including due diligence on HR, compensation and benefits.
• Identifying tax, financial, and regulatory risks related to compensation and HR functions.
• Performing golden parachute / Section 280G calculations in transactions.
• Advising on tax and financial implications and drafting memoranda and opinions addressing Internal Revenue Code sections (e.g., 83, 162(m), 280G, 409A).
• Providing support to EY’s Tax, Assurance and Consulting functions as compensation and benefits subject-matter resource.

Skills

Analytical reasoning

Problem-solving

Strong communication

Travel readiness

Hybrid work adaptation

US work authorization

Education

LL.M. in Taxation or JD

US state bar membership (anticipated)

Tools

MS Office Suite

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

EY’s Tax - People Advisory Services (PAS) rewards team is hiring an Analyst to help transform compensation and benefits programs for global clients. The role emphasizes tax expertise across U.S. and international programs, with collaboration across EY’s tax, assurance and consulting functions.

You will operate in a hybrid model, balancing client-facing work with in-office collaboration. The position requires pursuing an LL.M.