Tax Counsel, Research and Planning

AMD AMD · Semiconductors · Austin, TX · General Management/ Administration/ Support

This role is for a Tax Counsel focused on research and planning within AMD, a company involved in AI and data centers. The position involves leading tax planning initiatives, M&A tax due diligence, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement global tax strategies. It requires strong analytical and communication skills, with experience in US and international tax concepts.

What you'd actually do

  1. Lead the development, design, and implementation of tax planning initiatives and transactions to drive AMD’s global tax strategy
  2. Partner closely with cross-functional teams across AMD to ensure successful implementation of strategic transactions and tax planning initiatives
  3. Lead tax due diligence for M&A deals and the development of tax acquisition and integration plans working with cross-functional teams
  4. Assist with the management of tax audits, including research of technical issues, responding to inquiries from tax authorities, and development of audit strategy
  5. Perform technical research and analysis of US and foreign tax laws and regulations to determine impact to the company’s tax strategy and legal entity structure

Skills

Required

  • J.D. required
  • strong experience with US and international tax concepts
  • Excellent analytical and communication skills
  • ability to work effectively on cross-functional teams
  • manage multiple projects with competing priorities

Nice to have

  • LL.M (Taxation) or graduate degree in accounting, tax, or a related field
  • Experience working at a law firm or Big 4 public accounting firm focused on complex US and international tax issues
  • Strong experience with US Federal tax, Subchapter C, US international tax, and intercompany reorganizations and restructurings
  • Demonstrated experience leading or supporting M&A tax due diligence and acquisition structuring
  • Excellent tax research and analytical skills
  • Proven experience handling multiple projects with competing priorities and deadlines
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills