U.S. Tax Planning & Counsel

Come Join an Exclusive Team:

The Tax Counsel will be responsible for identifying, developing and implementing US federal and international tax planning ideas as well as providing advice and counsel to LyondellBasell and its subsidiaries on US domestic tax matters such as tax planning, tax return reporting, tax research and writing, and tax audit support.  The primary focus will be on US domestic income tax matters with support for indirect and transactional taxes as needed.  This position reports to the Director, Global Tax Planning.

A Day in the Life:

Develop and lead implementation of tax planning strategies, identifying key company and tax legislative drivers, inclusive of project management activities such as creating step plans, managing cross-functional teams, and creating management presentations.
Monitor and interpret proposed tax legislative and regulatory changes, quantify potential impact, and identify planning opportunities to optimize tax implications.
Provide advice and counsel regarding US income tax matters including implications of proposed business transactions and internal restructurings.
Partner with business groups to support operational tax related matters.
Research complex tax issues and prepare memoranda to document technical positions summarizing facts, law, and conclusions.
Provide support for US income tax audits, including drafting responses, protests, and other technical documentation to defend the company's positions.
Support tax accounting function including documenting FIN 48 positions, APB23 analysis, and reviewing foreign inclusion calculations.
Provide coaching and training to other tax department members including application of tax laws and regulations, filing requirements, disclosures, statements, and elections.
Identify and drive process improvements and efficiencies for areas of responsibility.

You Bring this Value:

Juris Doctor degree required;  LLM in Taxation preferred.
Member of Texas bar or licensed to practice law in another state and eligible for Texas bar.  
Typically five (5) years related experience with a combination of accounting firm, law firm and/or public company experience.
Advanced knowledge of US federal income tax concepts including Subchapters C and K.
Experience with tax planning including project implementation.
Excellent tax legal research and writing skills.
Experience analyzing and interpreting legislative and regulatory changes to tax provisions.
Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
Ability to work cohesively as a cross-functional team member.
Proven ability to work independently, think critically, and make decisions exercising sound business judgement.

Preferred Qualifications

Competencies