What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Tax Counsel position at Johnson and Johnson?
At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything.
Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https : / / www.jnj.com Job Function : Finance Job Sub Function : Tax Job Category : People Leader All Job Posting Locations : US017 NJ New Brunswick - 1 J&J Plaza Job Description : Description Johnson & Johnson is seeking an Associate Tax Counsel located in New Brunswick, NJ. Johnson & Johnson, through its operating companies, is the world's most comprehensive and broadly based manufacturer of health care products, as well as a provider of related services, for the pharmaceutical and medical devices and diagnostics markets.
We strive to provide scientifically sound, high-quality products and services to help heal, cure disease and improve the quality of life. As part of the candidate’s day-to-day responsibilities, the Associate Tax Counsel will :
- Provide tax input on M&A, divestitures, major licensing deals and alliances from structuring and due diligence through integration and audit, as well as charitable and global health initiatives.
- Accelerate legal entity rationalization, focus on efficient repatriation as well as simplifying the overall organizational structure, maximizing value in the supply chain through efficient structures.
- Advocate on behalf of J&J and with industry groups to shape tax laws of the future as well as assess the impact of new legislation on J&J, including implementation of Pillar 1 and 2, worldwide transparency initiatives, US federal and international tax reform etc.
- Partner with Treasury, Law, Finance, Business Development, Supply Chain and Procurement, as well as the rest of the members of Global Tax, to identify and implement business opportunities and anticipate and resolve potential tax issues and exposures.
- Establish best practices for intercompany relationships and supporting documentation. Qualifications A minimum of a Juris Doctor degree is required.
An LL.M.
in Taxation is desirable, but not required. A minimum of 5 years tax legal experience in a top-tier law firm, Big 4 accounting firm, Internal Revenue Service, U.S.
Treasury or in-house corporate is required.
Current Bar membership is required. Knowledge of the following is required : mergers & acquisitions, restructuring transactions, international taxation, rules under Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, and partnership taxation. This position will require exceptional business partnering, negotiation, project management and written and verbal communications skills.
Ability to work well between functions and across all levels of the business is essential.
The candidate must have a creative and collaborative mindset.
Strong interpersonal and technical skills are required to facilitate collaborations. This candidate will have proven experience managing deals or projects and remaining focused under ambiguous and complex situations. This position will be based in New Brunswick, NJ and will require up to 10% travel, both domestic and international. The anticipated base pay range for this position is : Total Base Pay Range 173,000.00 - 299,000.00 USD Annual Additional Description for Pay Transparency : The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs.
Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan.
The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar / performance year.
Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis.
Salary : $173,000 - $299,000
