Tax Counsel, Controversy and Planning

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We are looking for a Tax Counsel to join our world-class tax team at our headquarters in Santa Clara, California. This role offers an outstanding opportunity for an experienced tax attorney to manage US federal tax controversy and support global tax planning matters. You will be a key member of our tax organization, partnering with internal and external teams to defend the company's tax positions and mitigate risk. You will play a key role in developing the future of AI and computing by providing strategic guidance on complex tax planning, disputes, and audits.

What you'll be doing:

• Develop strategy and assist with management of US federal and state income tax audits, appeals, and other controversies from inception to resolution.

• Draft or review legal arguments, protests, and responses to Information Document Requests (IDRs) and inquiries from tax authorities.

• Partner with and manage outside counsel and external advisors on tax litigation, transfer pricing, and other complex audit matters.

• Identify, research, quantify, and document tax exposures, legal positions, and planning strategies for business initiatives, M&A transactions, investments, commercial agreements, and operational structures.

• Support the tax accounting team with the evaluation and documentation of uncertain tax positions (ASC 740).

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and prepare information as part of tax planning and controversy matters.

What we need to see:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

• An active license to practice law in good standing in at least one US state.

• 12+ years of relevant experience in a major law firm, Big 4 accounting firm, or an in-house tax department of a multinational corporation.

• Deep expertise in US federal income tax controversy, including IRS examinations, the administrative appeals process, and litigation.

• Proven ability to think strategically and provide practical, business-oriented legal advice on complex tax matters in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills with good judgment and strong attention to detail.

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with internal partners and external advisors.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• LL.M. in Taxation.

• Significant experience with state and local tax (SALT) or non-US tax audits and controversy.

• Experience providing tax legal support for tax planning, M&A, and investments, including due diligence, structuring, and integration.

• In-depth knowledge of international tax principles, including transfer pricing.

• Experience in the technology or semiconductor industry with a strong understanding of accounting for income taxes under US GAAP (ASC 740).

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Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 168,000 USD - 258,750 USD.Applications for this job will be accepted at least until October 17, 2025.NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.