Job Description: Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it. IT IS YOUR TIME! Caterpillar Inc. is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we've been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it. If you are looking for personal and professional growth, in a company with an inclusive culture, which seeks equity, respects differences and believes in people's potential, this is the right place. We consider people with disability candidates and those with diversity in gender, culture, ethnicity, religion, age, generation, race, nationality and sexual orientation. Important: Don't forget to include a resumé in English in your profile in Workday Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application, please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any update s to your status Job Profile / Activities: Country Legal Tax Lead providing legal tax advice and support to Brazilian businesses. The successful candidate will be responsible for tax planning, tax litigation, and providing analyses and advice on complex transactions and projects, providing support to Global Tax, Finance and Business teams, and review critical compliance activities. This position will be responsible for the management of the tax and customs litigation involving Caterpillar business in Brazil. The position will advise senior management and providing clear recommendation on legal tax and customs matters and supervise two tax attorneys, managing and allocating resource among them. It will assist with implementation of legal strategies and goals in line with company's business objectives, researching complex legal issues and reviewing and drafting complex legal documents. The approved candidate will manage the relationship and budget with outside counsels, conducting and defining strategies for tax litigation. Main components of the position: • Tax Planning / Advisory - Consult on tax and customs matters as needed. Stay up-to-date on tax theses and take the necessary actions on those that can bring positive results for the company. Assisting in the implementation of global tax strategies and goals. Drafting special tax regimes. • Legislative Activity - Monitor and analyzes the tax law changes and communicate tax issues in a comprehensive manner. Work together with local Governmental Affair Manager and Global Tax to influence legislators and lawmakers to support favorable legislation and regulations. • Tax Controversy and Audit Activity - Consult on audit activity for direct tax and transfer pricing audits. Lead indirect tax and customs audit. Lead tax litigation matters and manage outside counsels. • Risk Management – Technical analysis support for uncertain tax positions. Management and update on status of litigation matters. Point of contact for the quarterly tax provision process. • Tax Compliance - Provide direction on indirect tax reporting requirements and advise on comprehensive tax issues as needed. • Mergers and Acquisitions - Provides legal tax advice regarding organizational and operational structures including implementation, integration, and post-acquisition/divestiture, as needed. Advise on legal documents related to M&A, divestiture, or organizational changes. Basic Qualifications / Skills: Education: Law degree and relevant Legal Tax qualification (OAB register required) Experience: Twelve or more years of professional tax advisory or equivalent industry experience. Presenting strong tax legislation knowledge and with solid experience in tax controversy, tax compliance, and tax planning, including demonstratable success in litigating significant corporate tax issues. Broad understanding of accounting, tax and business processes and systems Language: Pre-advanced English Influencing : Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to impact decisions within and outside own organization. Negotiating : Knowledge of successful negotiation concepts and techniques; ability to negotiate Organizational Leadership : Knowledge of leadership concepts and ability to use strategies and skills to enlist others in setting, embracing and achieving objectives. Resource Management : Knowledge of the resources required to achieve business objectives; ability to plan, mobilize and distribute resources to fulfill business objectives and plans. Legal Analysis : Knowledge of methods and tools used in legal analysis; ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from both legal and factual information. Legal Function : Knowledge of the major responsibilities, accountabilities, and organization of the legal function or department; ability to provide legal consulting, advice and assistance. Problem solver and able to recognize issues and initiate creative solutions. Desirable Qualifications: Significant experience with increasing responsibilities with a large law firm and/or multinational companies. Some of the offered benefits*: ·Medical plan ·Dental plan ·Medicines reimbursement ·Psychological, Legal, Social and Finance Support Program ·Private pension plan ·Profit share ·Meal assistance ·Christmas basket ·Transportation ·Life and personal insurance ·Extended maternity and paternity leave ·Employee resources group (Young Professional, Women in Networking, LAMBDA (LGBTQIA+), Latin Group and Active in Sport Gympass *Caterpillar reserves the right to change or modify benefits at any time, subject prior notice and in compliance with legal requirements. Benefit elegibility may vary by position and location. #LI Posting Dates: May 2, 2024 - May 22, 2024 Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).
