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Uber Paralegal - Tax in Washington, District Of Columbia
About the Role
Uber is looking to add a Paralegal - Tax to our Global Tax Planning & Strategy team! This role will report to our Sr Tax Counsel, International Tax and will support a variety of matters including M&A, International Tax Planning, and Tax Controversy. This is an amazing opportunity to join our Tax team and make an immediate impact. This role requires strong business acumen, coupled with tax planning and technical experience. If you welcome a high-growth, fast-paced international environment, we're excited to hear from you.
What You'll Do
Assist with preparing transaction and organizational diagrams and schedules on international tax implications of proposed M&A and internal restructurings
Assist with the drafting of legal and tax documents, including but not limited to intercompany agreements, corporate resolutions, and tax election forms
Liaise with key contacts in legal, operations, corporate development, finance, and treasury to obtain necessary approvals and/or information for tax projects
Coordinate with outside counsel and cross-functional teams in gathering necessary information in support of tax advice and/or tax positions
Assist with the preparation, maintenance, and tracking of internal and external powers of attorney
Manage, maintain, and update litigation-related databases, files, and records
Track, calendar, and communicate key litigation-related deadlines
Provide support on ad-hoc projects as needed
Work with a global tax team
Basic Qualifications
A bachelor's degree and/or qualifications to be a paralegal by certification or education and work experience as set forth by the American Bar Association and any applicable state codes
Minimum 4 years of experience in a accounting firm, law firm and/or in-house at a multi-national corporate group
Preferred Qualifications
Exhibit a high degree of initiative in managing multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced, high-pressure, deadline-driven and detail-oriented work environment utilizing excellent judgment, initiative, decision-making skills and the ability to work independently
Ability to effectively gather and summarize information, find solutions to various administrative problems, and prioritize work
Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with management team and coordinate with other teams within Uber
Experience working with and in a cross-functional and multijurisdictional team
Clear communication of legal concepts and ability to develop a positive narrative regarding tax positions
Solid understanding of international tax concepts, including complex international tax planning and corporate transaction experience
Experience with tax audits and ability to review and organize litigation documents in complex tax matters
Demonstrated ability to provide clear advice in a dynamic environment
Ability to clearly communicate recommendations based on risk analysis in a highly ambiguous environment
For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base hourly rate range for this role is USD$43.27 per hour - USD$48.08 per hour. For Washington, DC-based roles: The base hourly rate range for this role is USD$43.27 per hour - USD$48.08 per hour. For all US locations, you will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program, and may be offered an equity award & other types of comp. You will also be eligible for various benefits. More details can be found at the following link https://www.uber.com/careers/benefits.
Uber is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing this form- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdb_Y9Bv8-lWDMbpidF2GKXsxzNh11wUUVS7fM1znOfEJsVeA/viewform