What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Regulatory Counsel position at Sovos Compliance?
Build your future with Sovos.
If you're seeking a career where innovation meets impact, you've come to the right place. As a global leader, Sovos is transforming tax compliance from a business requirement to a force for growth while revolutionizing how businesses navigate the ever-changing regulatory landscape.
At Sovos, we're dedicated to more than just solving compliance challenges – we're committed to making a positive and lasting difference in everything we do. Our teams operate on the modern edge of digital technology, working not only to solve complex business challenges but also to enrich our personal, professional, and local communities.
Our purpose-built systems provide the tools you need to thrive in a world where governments demand increased visibility, faster reporting and greater control over business processes. Excited about the possibilities? So are we!
Don’t worry if you don't check all the boxes – apply anyway! We're focused on hiring the right people, not just the "right" resume. It's not about what you've done elsewhere; it's all about what you're capable of doing here.
The Work You'll Do :
Are you more excited by legal research than courtroom drama? If you're looking for a role where you can dig into legal analysis without the corporate lawyer grind, this is for you! As a Junior Regulatory Counsel at Sovos, you’ll dive into the ever-evolving world of global transaction tax. Here, your expertise will shape our tax calculation and compliance products—no trial briefs, just high-impact research in a fast-paced, constantly changing industry. The Junior Regulatory Counsel is responsible for providing substantive research and analysis of transaction tax laws globally. As part of the Regulatory Analysis team, your research will form the foundation of our tax calculation and compliance products, ensuring accuracy and reliability for our customers.
More specifically, you will :
- Monitor and analyze global legislative and regulatory developments in transaction tax.
- Assess the impact of these changes on Sovos’ systems and communicate findings to the Regulatory Content team.
- Conduct research for new tax content projects and determine proper tax treatments.
- Use legal research tools to provide clear, accurate tax analysis with appropriate citations.
- Simplify complex tax rules for both tax and non-tax professionals.
- Build relationships with tax authorities worldwide.
- Respond to client inquiries regarding transaction taxability under state or national law.
- Support Sovos’ commitment to integrity, customer satisfaction, and teamwork.
- Take initiative, drive for results, and demonstrate a commitment to personal growth.
What We Need From You
What Does Sovos Offer You?
At Sovos, we are committed to offering competitive pay and benefits that reflect both industry and market standards.
We expect that this role will pay a base salary that ranges between $60,000 and $65,000 annually. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on several factors including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience. While we are committed to giving an overview of compensation, salary is just one component of our comprehensive Total Rewards package. We offer a host of additional benefits, which can include
Sovos is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment that celebrates diversity and where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. We do not discriminate against race, color, religions, national origin, age, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic provided by law. At Sovos, all employees are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work.
Company Background
Sovos is a global provider of tax, compliance and trust solutions and services that enable businesses to navigate an increasingly regulated world with true confidence. Purpose-built for always-on compliance capabilities, our scalable IT-driven solutions meet the demands of an evolving and complex global regulatory landscape. Sovos’ cloud-based software platform provides an unparalleled level of integration with business applications and government compliance processes.
More than 100,000 customers in 100 countries – including half the Fortune 500 – trust Sovos for their compliance needs. Sovos annually processes more than three billion transactions across 19,000 global tax jurisdictions. Bolstered by a robust partner program more than 400 strong, Sovos brings to bear an unrivaled global network for companies across industries and geographies. Founded in 1979, Sovos has operations across the Americas and Europe, and is owned by Hg and TA Associates. For more information visit http : / / www.sovos.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter .
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Salary : $60,000 - $65,000
