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Tax Lawyer Position: VP, Assistant General Counsel, North American Legal & Compliance Group at Allied World

Posted in Legal 30+ days ago.

Type: Full-Time
Location: New York, New York





Job Description:

Allied World is looking for an experienced tax lawyer to join our Legal & Compliance team in our New York office.  This position will assist with global tax-related and general corporate legal matters.


  • Assist in analyzing and advising Clients on various global tax issues, including transfer pricing, permanent establishment, double taxation, and U.S. – foreign jurisdiction tax treaty matters.

  • Assist with managing Clients’ governmental affairs matters.

  • Research tax issues and draft legal memoranda.

  • Advise and make presentations to senior management and employees on tax-related matters.

  • Monitor new tax regulatory mandates, rules and regulations.

  • Oversee outside tax counsel as necessary.

  • Negotiate and draft general business contracts, including intercompany contracts and related agreements. (Does not include contracts directly relating to underwriting.)

  • Oversee intellectual property portfolio and matters.

  • Oversee special projects as assigned.


  • At least 5 years tax experience with a recognized law firm, corporate legal tax department or other professional services firm.

  • LLM not required but would be advantageous.

  • Member of the New York or Connecticut Bar.

  • Experience advising on insurance and reinsurance matters.

  • Ability to independently negotiate and draft general business contracts.

  • Excellent communication skills in all media.

  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituents in a diverse organization.

  • Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.

  • Capable of working independently and in a team environment.

  • Ability to travel.

About Fairfax

Fairfax is a holding company which, through its subsidiaries, is engaged in property and casualty insurance and reinsurance and investment management.

About Allied World

Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd, through its subsidiaries, is a global provider of insurance and reinsurance solutions. We operate under the brand Allied World and have supported clients, cedents and trading partners with thoughtful service and meaningful coverages since 2001. We are a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, and we benefit from a worldwide network of affiliated entities that allow us to think and respond in non-traditional ways. Our capital base is strong, our solutions anticipate rather than react to changing trends, and our teams are focused on establishing long-term relationships that are mutually beneficial.  Learn more about how we can help you manage your risk by visiting: Web: www.awac.com | Facebook: www.facebook.com/alliedworld | LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/allied-world

Our generous benefits package includes: Health and Dental Insurance, 401k plan, and Group Term Life Insurance.  Allied World Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion or belief, sex, age, genetic information, marital or civil partnership status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or their protected veteran or disability status.  Please visit www.awac.com for further information on Allied World. 





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