Vice President, Corporate Counsel – Tax

Prudential Financial

. Advise PGIM’s private credit, real estate fund and client advisory businesses on U.S.

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeNewark • New Jersey • United StatesLead💰 $208,400 - $312,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in U.S. and international tax matters, particularly in private credit and real estate fund structures, with strong analytical and communication skills to advise on complex tax issues and collaborate across teams.

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Juris Doctor (JD) DegreeActive License To Practice LawInternational And Cross-Border Tax ExpertiseExperience With Investment Funds And Asset ManagementLL.M. In Taxation

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Hard Skills

U.S. Federal Income Tax RulesTax StructuringWithholding Tax AnalysisTreaty Eligibility AssessmentPermanent Establishment Risk EvaluationTax Provision ReviewInvestment-Vehicle StructuringTax Documentation ComplianceECI Tax ConsiderationsDrafting Tax Opinions

Soft Skills

Strong Analytical SkillsEffective Communication SkillsCommercial JudgmentAbility To Manage Multiple PrioritiesCollaboration Across Teams

Industry Keywords

Private CreditReal Estate FundsFund PartnershipsREITsRICsAsset-Based FinanceFATCA/CRS ComplianceInvestment Management AgreementsTax-Exempt InvestorsCross-Border Investments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise PGIM’s private credit, real estate fund and client advisory businesses on U.S. and international tax matters
Advise on cross-border fund structures, investments, strategic investments and transfer pricing among PGIM entities
Partner with investment, product and legal teams, outside counsel and Big Four firms on tax design, launch and expansion of funds and strategies
Design and evaluate U.S. and cross-border structures for taxable, tax-exempt and non-U.S. investors
Address withholding, treaty eligibility, permanent establishment risk and other international tax considerations
Review tax provisions and disclosures in offering documents, partnership agreements, side letters and fund documentation
Support tax implementation of new products and mandates
Advise on tax issues throughout a fund’s life, including ECI, UBTI, blocker and audit matters
Review investment-management-agreement tax provisions and analyze investments and transactions
Advise on ECI exposure, season-and-sell arrangements, loan classification and related structuring
Serve as a tax resource for asset-based finance and separately managed account initiatives
Participate in investor diligence meetings and explain fund tax structures and expected after-tax returns
Coordinate tax opinions and technical reviews with outside counsel and advisors
Advise on FATCA/CRS requirements and investor tax documentation, including Forms W-8 and W-9

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor (JD) degree
Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
Typically 4-10 years of relevant tax-law experience, preferably involving investment funds, asset management, private credit or real estate
Deep knowledge of U.S. federal income tax rules applicable to private credit, real estate, fund partnerships, REITs, RICs, financial instruments and corporate transactions
Demonstrated expertise in international and cross-border tax matters, including withholding, treaty eligibility, permanent establishment risk and ECI tax considerations affecting non-U.S. investors
Experience advising on private credit and asset-based finance transactions, fund and investment-vehicle structuring, product launches and related transaction documents
Sound commercial judgment and ability to analyze complex tax issues, evaluate structuring alternatives, quantify risk and translate technical requirements into practical advice
Strong analytical, drafting and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work across business, legal, finance and operations teams
Experience working with and managing outside counsel and other tax advisors
LL.M. in Taxation (set apart)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Parental and military leave
401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%)
Company-funded pension plan
Wellness Programs including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs
Work/Life Resources supporting parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development
Education Benefit for approved traditional college degrees and accredited certificate programs
Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices
Leadership and learning opportunities
Flexible work arrangements