Tax Attorney

  • Full-time
  • Alternate Location: New York, United States

Company Description

Square builds common business tools in unconventional ways so more people can start, run, and grow their businesses. When Square started, it was difficult and expensive (or just plain impossible) for some businesses to take credit cards. Square made credit card payments possible for all by turning a mobile phone into a credit card reader. Since then Square has been building an entire business toolkit of both hardware and software products including Square Capital, Square Terminal, Square Payroll, and more. We’re working to find new and better ways to help businesses succeed on their own terms—and we’re looking for people like you to help shape tomorrow at Square.

Job Description

Square is looking for a Tax Attorney to be a strategic advisor to help support our expansion into new markets and product offerings from a tax perspective. You will be a liaison between Square's tax and legal teams and work with other teams across the Square global organization, including the finance and product teams. This is a great opportunity to join a growing legal team and work on unique domestic and international issues, new market entries and product launches. As we expand our offerings, your ideas and contributions will make an immediate impact. You will report to the Tax Counsel. You can work in our new Oakland office or remote location. A creative legal mind and a sense of adventure are all required, and someone who can work in both structured and unstructured environments.

You will:

  • Help with tax planning efforts to reduce tax risks, and support the tax efficient expansion of Square's global operations

  • Support tax controversy matters, including state and local tax exams and litigation

  • Perform technical research and analysis on U.S. state, federal and international tax topics, including direct and indirect tax, M&A, tax accounting and product-related tax matters and communicate the potential impact to Square to tax and legal teams

  • Support tax, legal and business development teams with acquisition planning and post-acquisition integration and documentation

  • Prepare memoranda to document technical positions for planning and provision purposes

  • Help with tax review of third-party agreements, including partner and vendor arrangements

  • Support tax matters related to employee mobility, respond to IRS requests, prepare transfer pricing documentation and policies, and draft and maintain intercompany agreements

  • Help with special projects, including restructurings, financings, and other operational changes

Qualifications

You have:

  • At least 6 years of relevant strategic and operational tax management experience in large public company tax environment, including time with a law firm, Big 4 accounting firm, or multinational company

  • Experience applying U.S. federal, state and local tax principles, and other authorities

  • Experience applying indirect tax principles including state and local sales and use tax, VAT, GST and other similar taxes

  • A JD and active membership in at least one state bar

  • Tax LLM preferred

  • Knowledge of U.S. GAAP accounting rules a plus

Additional Information

At Square, we value diversity and always treat all employees and job applicants based on merit, qualifications, competence, and talent. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Applicants in need of special assistance or accommodation during the interview process or in accessing our website may contact us by sending an email to assistance(at)squareup.com. We will treat your request as confidentially as possible. In your email, please include your name and preferred method of contact, and we will respond as soon as possible.

Perks

At Square, we want you to be well and thrive. Our global benefits package includes:
  • Healthcare coverage
  • Retirement Plans
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program
  • Wellness perks
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid time off
  • Learning and Development resources
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