Join Goodwin’s Global Operations Team, and make a real impact on a global scale. At Goodwin, we work with some of the world’s most successful and innovative investors, entrepreneurs and disruptors in the life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology and financial industries, and where they converge. As part of the Global Operations Team – all business professionals at the firm – you’ll collaborate with colleagues from varied backgrounds and experiences, fostering an environment where cross-functional learning, networking, and collaboration are at the core of what we do.
Here, we’re not just supporting a law firm; we’re partnering with attorneys and clients to deliver cutting-edge solutions in high-stakes litigation and dispute resolution, world-class regulatory compliance and advisory services, and complex transactions. Our commitment to integrity, ingenuity, agility, and ambition drives us, and we’re proud to have been recognised as the “Best Business Team” by The American Lawyer.
This is your opportunity to grow professionally in a dynamic, global environment, surrounded by forward-thinking peers.
We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Tax Director to lead our tax department, develop strategies to enhance the firm and its partners’ worldwide tax position and ensure the firm meets it global tax compliance obligations. This role requires a seasoned tax professional with deep expertise in international, state, partnership, and individual taxation, combined with a passion for innovation, automation, and technology-driven transformation.
Aligned with firmwide transformation initiatives, the ideal candidate will lead the modernization and automation of the tax department, driving meaningful change, streamlining operations, and enhancing overall efficiency.
What You Will Do:
Lead the firm’s tax function across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring compliance and strategic tax planning.
Oversee and optimize tax processes related to international, partnership federal and state, and partner tax matters including partner tax allocations.
Collaborate with IT, finance, and partner compensation teams to implement technology solutions.
Identify and implement best practices to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of tax operations.
Serve as a strategic advisor to firm leadership on tax implications of business decisions, including cross-border transactions and entity structuring.
Mentor and develop tax team members, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
Serve as a trusted advisor for our Partners regarding tax matters.
Who You Are:
10+ years of progressive tax experience, ideally within a professional services environment.
Advanced degree (MST/MSA) or CPA strongly preferred.
Proven expertise in international, state, partnership, and individual tax.
Demonstrated success in leading tax transformation initiatives, including automation and technology integration.
Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills.
Comfortable addressing complex and sensitive tax inquiries with discretion and clarity.
Deep tax expertise applied effectively to solve problems and deliver results. Thinks critically, stays current with tax legislation and industry trends, and consistently demonstrates a commitment to quality.
Strong people skills with the ability to build relationships and deliver high-quality service to partners, senior leadership, and colleagues.
Acts with integrity and sound judgment. Makes thoughtful decisions based on data, values, and input from others.
Takes ownership, anticipates challenges, and communicates decisions transparently.
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Benefits and More
At Goodwin, you will discover your next career opportunity with a rewarding compensation package and comprehensive benefits, including:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
Retirement & Savings Plan
Emergency back-up child and adult care
Paid vacation, sick time off, and holidays
Professional development and career advancement opportunities
Employee recognition and reward programs
Employee wellness and assistance programs
Employee discounts and perks
Skills Required
- 10+ years of progressive tax experience
- Advanced degree (MST/MSA) or CPA
- Expertise in international, state, partnership, and individual tax
- Experience in leading tax transformation initiatives
- Strong leadership and communication skills
Goodwin Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Goodwin and has not been reviewed or approved by Goodwin.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Bonuses are described as market-matching with defined eligibility thresholds, and certain credits (such as pro bono, innovation, and training) can count toward targets.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-forming support via Carrot, generous paid parental leave, and subsidized backup child and elder care are highlighted as meaningful parts of the package.
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, and vision coverage through well-known carriers is supplemented by access tools and mental-health resources such as One Medical, Headspace, and an EAP.
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What We Do
We are in the business of building authentic, long-term relationships with our clients, who are some of the world’s most successful and innovative investors, entrepreneurs and disruptors at the convergence of and within the life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology, and financial industries. To learn more, visit us at www.goodwinlaw.com and follow us on Twitter at @goodwinlaw and Instagram at @join_goodwin. Office locations - Boston, New York, Washington, D.C., San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, London, Cambridge, Paris, Luxembourg, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Munich and Philadelphia *Attorney Advertising
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