Associate General Counsel, Tax (Life Sciences)

Location: Onsite in Rockville, Maryland, USA

Salary: $208,900–$326,500 annual base salary, plus potential bonus.

Company

hirify.global develops life sciences and diagnostic technologies for healthcare and research applications.

What you will do

• Lead legal planning and implementation of the company’s tax structure, including entity, intellectual property, LLC, partnership, and cross-border structuring.
• Advise the General Counsel, CEO, Finance, and business leaders on tax strategy, intercompany arrangements, commercial agreements, licensing, and reorganizations.
• Support tax positions, disputes, audits, and inquiries in coordination with the Vice President, Tax and external advisors.
• Advise on tax implications of international HR and benefits programs, employment agreements, and vendor contracts.
• Manage external tax counsel selectively while retaining ownership of in-house tax planning and structuring.
• Build governance processes, policies, and documentation standards for tax structuring and entity planning.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing.
• At least 10 years of relevant tax law experience, including substantial U.S. federal taxation experience.
• Required experience with U.S. taxation of LLCs and partnerships under Subchapter K.
• Experience with U.S. corporate tax, international tax matters, cross-border structuring, and transfer pricing.
• Excellent legal analysis, judgment, communication, and stakeholder advisory skills.
• Ability to work onsite in Rockville, Maryland, USA; occasional domestic and international travel is required.

Nice to have

• At least five years of in-house or multinational company tax experience.
• LL.M. in Taxation.
• Working knowledge of individual-level taxation, including equity compensation and owner-level tax matters.
• Experience in life sciences, pharmaceutical, or another regulated industry.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• 401(k) plan with company matching and flexible spending accounts.
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance and group life insurance.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and parental leave.
• Additional perks include fitness club contributions, pet insurance, identity theft protection, and insurance discounts.