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bp

Tax Counsel/Manager – Supply, Trading & Shipping

bp

. Provide the Trading & Shipping businesses with tax advice and analysis of U.S.

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $165,000 - $225,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in U.S. federal income tax law, tax planning, and advisory services, particularly within the oil, gas, and commodity trading sectors. Proficient in transfer pricing, financial modeling, and providing strategic tax advice to support business operations and compliance.

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Tax Planning And Advisory ExperienceUnderstanding Of U.S. Corporate Tax LawTransfer Pricing Rules And ConceptsFinancial And Economic ModellingExcellent Writing Skills

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Hard Skills
Tax PlanningU.S. Federal Income Tax LawTransfer PricingFinancial ModellingTax AccountingCorporate GovernanceCross-Border TransactionsAnalytical SkillsTax AdvocacyNegotiating Corporate Documents
Soft Skills
Client Advisory SkillsExcellent Analytical Skills
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft OfficeAI ToolsPower BI
Certifications & Qualifications
Juris Doctorate Degree
Industry Keywords
Oil And Gas Tax ExperienceCommodity TradingTax ComplianceTax OperationsFiscal Authorities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provide the Trading & Shipping businesses with tax advice and analysis of U.S. federal income tax law
  • Support trading and execution of physical and paper trades across energy and environmental commodities and associated derivatives
  • Meet with business personnel to advise and provide counsel on tax matters
  • Coordinate with tax professionals in the US, Canada and Latin America on tax advice and assurance for investments and commercial decisions
  • Ensure completed transactions are reported correctly in local country tax returns
  • Support the Tax Operations team with tax planning, attributes and positions in company tax filings
  • Support the audit team with inquiries from fiscal authorities
  • Assist with tax advocacy matters
  • Ensure alignment with US federal tax laws and tax-efficient business operations
  • Advise the Supply, Trading & Shipping business on transfer pricing matters
  • Collaborate with global Transfer Team members, US businesses and bp Finance
  • Provide technical input on transfer pricing initiatives and support audit defense for transfer pricing positions and strategies
  • Drive modernization across ST&S tax, transfer pricing and global tax processes through innovative approaches and technology solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • A degree level qualification; Juris Doctorate degree preferred
  • At least 5 to 10 years of relevant tax planning and advisory experience
  • Strong preference for oil, gas and commodity trading tax experience
  • Understanding of US corporate tax law
  • Experience reviewing, drafting and negotiating corporate governance and transaction documents as related to tax matters
  • Understanding of financial modelling and business drivers as they impact and are impacted by US tax requirements
  • Understanding of transfer pricing rules and concepts
  • Experience with cross-border transactions between affiliates
  • Excellent writing skills for internal communication, business advice, and drafting corporate and transactional documents
  • Excellent analytical skills in US federal domestic taxation
  • Strong understanding of financial and tax accounting
  • Client advisory skills
  • Financial and economic modelling capabilities and understanding
  • Microsoft Office, AI tools and Power BI preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Flexible working options
  • Paid parental leave: up to 8 weeks for birth or adoption
  • Retirement benefits
  • Paid vacation: 120–240 hours per year for full-time employees
  • 9 paid holidays per year
  • 2 personal choice holidays
  • Discretionary annual bonus program
  • Long-term incentive program
  • 401k matching program
  • Pension for eligible employees
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Short-Term Disability insurance
  • Long-Term Disability insurance
  • Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities