Vice President & Senior Tax Counsel

Job Description:

The Role

The Fidelity Corporate Tax Department is seeking a Vice President & Senior Tax Counsel to join the Tax Planning team, reporting to the Head of Tax Planning. As an integral member of the Tax Department, the VP will manage diverse tax advisory and structuring projects, working closely with colleagues throughout the Tax organization to develop tax-efficient solutions, achieve tax certainty, and mitigate tax risk. The VP & Senior Tax Counsel will evaluate relevant legislative and regulatory changes to U.S. and foreign tax laws, advising on the impacts to Fidelity’s businesses and developing strategic responses. The VP & Senior Tax Counsel will also have opportunities to advise on tax dispute resolution matters as they arise.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in corporate and international taxation to apply to a wide range of transactional projects, including financings, restructurings, joint ventures, acquisitions, and dispositions.

The Expertise and Skills You Bring

• J.D.  with 10+ years of relevant Big 4, law firm, and/or industry experience as a practicing attorney

• Extensive experience advising on and resolving complex transactional tax matters in a variety of substantive areas

• Exceptional judgment in assessing risk and managing uncertainty

• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally to develop solutions and manage transactions

• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment that requires management of competing priorities

• Excellent advocacy skills

• Effective communication and presentation skills

The Team

The Fidelity Corporate Tax Department is composed of more than 50 tax professionals who advise on and support tax matters across the Fidelity organization.

The base salary range for this position is $123,000-$207,000 per year.  

Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate’s relevant experience, and other factors.

Base salary is only part of the total compensation package. Depending on the position and eligibility requirements, the offer package may also include bonus or other variable compensation.   

We offer a wide range of benefits to meet your evolving needs and help you live your best life at work and at home.  These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support, market-leading retirement, generous paid time off and parental leave, charitable giving employee match program, and educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career.  Note, the application window closes when the position is filled or unposted.

Please be advised that Fidelity’s business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.

Fidelity’s hybrid working model blends the best of both onsite and offsite work experiences. Working onsite is important for our business strategy and our culture. We also value the benefits that working offsite offers associates. Most hybrid roles require associates to work onsite every other week (all business days, M-F) in a Fidelity office.

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