Tax Counsel

Dow

. Advise on tax structuring and legal analysis for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and internal reorganizations .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeRemote • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $230,000 - $290,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in tax structuring, legal analysis, and compliance, with a strong focus on mergers, acquisitions, and tax audit defense. Proficient in drafting technical memoranda and negotiating tax provisions in commercial contracts within a collaborative, global environment.

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Juris Doctor (J.D.)Tax Legal ExperienceLegal Research SkillsDrafting Technical MemorandaTax Provisions Negotiation

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Hard Skills

Tax StructuringLegal AnalysisDue Diligence SupportTax Audit DefenseTechnical Memoranda DraftingTax ComplianceTax Accounting ConceptsIRS Examination FamiliarityNegotiating Tax ProvisionsManaging Complex Matters

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsWriting SkillsCollaborative MindsetSelf-StarterTime Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Admission to a State BarLL.M. in Taxation

Industry Keywords

Mergers and AcquisitionsDivestituresJoint VenturesInternal ReorganizationsTax Credits and IncentivesAdministrative AppealsState/Local Audit ProcessesInternational Tax QuestionsTax IndemnificationCost Allocation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise on tax structuring and legal analysis for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and internal reorganizations
Support due diligence and review and draft transaction documents
Advise on post-closing integration matters
Lead and support federal, state, local, and indirect tax audit defense and controversy matters
Research and respond to Information Document Requests and Notices of Proposed Adjustment
Support or draft protests, refund claims, and similar submissions
Coordinate with outside counsel on administrative appeals and litigation as needed
Review and advise on tax provisions in sales, joint venture, service, licensing, and intercompany agreements
Advise on tax indemnification, cost allocation, gross-up provisions, and withholding obligations
Conduct legal research on federal, state, local, and international tax questions
Draft technical memoranda supporting company tax positions
Identify, analyze, and maintain compliance with tax credits and incentives
Partner with Tax Operations, Accounting, Legal, M&A, Controllers, Treasury, Finance, and Government Affairs
Integrate tax considerations into enterprise business planning and decision-making
Report to the Managing Counsel for Global Tax

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor (J.D.) or Master of Laws
Admission to a State Bar or eligibility for admission
Minimum of 5 years of substantive tax legal experience
Ability to work legally in the United States
No visa sponsorship/support is available, including for U.S. permanent residency processes
LL.M. in Taxation preferred
At least 6 years of deep tax legal experience in a core tax law area preferred
Familiarity with IRS examination, administrative appeals, and state/local audit processes preferred
Familiarity with tax accounting concepts, including ASC 740 and uncertain tax positions, preferred
Prior experience at a major law firm or Big 4 accounting firm tax practice preferred; in-house multinational tax counsel experience valued
Strong legal research, analytical, and writing skills
Ability to draft technical tax memoranda and legal arguments
Ability to review, draft, and negotiate tax provisions in commercial contracts
Ability to manage multiple complex matters simultaneously under time pressure
Self-starter with a collaborative mindset and comfort operating in a matrixed, global organization

Benefits

Comp & perks

Base pay and bonus opportunity
Benefits and programs supporting physical, mental, financial, and social well-being
Competitive retirement program with company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources
Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location)
Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only)
Medical and life insurance packages
Travel insurance (available in certain countries/locations)
Training, mentoring, work experiences, community involvement, and team building
Role-based workplace flexibility
Competitive yearly vacation allowance
Paid time off for new parents, including adoptive and foster parents
Paid time off to care for sick or injured family members
Paid time off for volunteering and Employee Resource Group participation
Wellbeing Portal
On-site fitness facilities (availability varies depending on location)
Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships, and more
Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)
Meal subsidies/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)
Carbon-neutral transportation incentives, such as bike-to-work programs (availability varies depending on location)