Vice President - Tax, M&A Practice

Vice President - Tax, M&A Practice

M&A and Transaction Solutions (AMATS) Is Looking for a Vice President – Tax Insurance Broking

This is a hybrid role with flexibility to work both virtually and from our New York City, NY office.

What the day will look like

• Structuring and placing tax insurance programs on behalf of Aon’s clients
• Supporting the production efforts of Aon’s retail producers and account executives
• Attendance at important tax related conferences to promote Aon’s tax insurance team and the overall M&A and Transaction Solutions business
• The position will be at the VP level. It is anticipated that the position will eventually involve travel to support producers and sales efforts, and visit clients.

How this opportunity is different

Aon is the leading broker of tax insurance in North America. The tax team is part of Aon M&A and Transaction Solutions and is staffed primarily by former practicing tax lawyers.

Tax insurance is actively used to facilitate M&A transactions, tax credit investments and as a corporate risk management tool. However, a significant opportunity exists to broaden the use of tax insurance throughout the U.S. and North American region. The ideal candidate will be entrepreneurial and highly motivated to contribute to the growth of this in-demand and fast-growing business.

The Tax Insurance Broker position is commensurate with the growth of Aon’s tax insurance business. As part of a candidate’s duties, they will assist Aon colleagues to drive increased use of tax insurance with existing Aon clients and prospects and prospects new to Aon. Ideal candidates will be mid-level to senior tax lawyers with significant professional expertise and an established professional network as well as client facing experience delivering tax-related services.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

Required Experience:

Candidates should have a strong background in U.S. federal income taxation and significant experience with general U.S. tax law and assessments and the tax ramifications of business transactions. M&A-related and/or tax litigation experience is considered a benefit though not a requirement for the position.

• Tax lawyer with significant experience practicing tax law
• 5+ years of relevant work experience, specifically client facing experience practicing tax law and proven ability to develop tax related business
• Experience practicing with both U.S. tax laws as well as Canadian tax laws.
• Good network among the legal and business community
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of self-direction and sound judgment

Education: Juris Doctor (JD) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

How we support our colleagues

Aon offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and regular part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; an employee stock purchase plan; consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon’s discretion; medical, dental and vision insurance, various types of leaves of absence, paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, 15 days of paid vacation per year, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; optional personal insurance policies, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions.  Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Plus, our agile environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself.  We offer a variety of working style solutions for our colleagues as well. 

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

Aon values an innovative and inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. 

Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. People with criminal histories are encouraged to apply.

We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email [email protected] 

For positions in San Francisco and Los Angeles, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction record in accordance with local Fair Chance ordinances.

Aon is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this position. If you are a search firm, you will not be compensated in any way for your submission of a candidate, even if Aon hires that candidate.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Pay Transparency Laws:

The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $150,000 - $200,000 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.  The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant’s geographic location.

The salary range reflected is based on a primary work location of New York.  The actual salary may vary for applicants in a different geographic location.

This position is eligible to participate in one of Aon’s annual incentive plans to receive an annual discretionary bonus in addition to base salary.  The amount of any bonus varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.

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