Expert Tax Counsel

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.     Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place. About you and this the role   Dow is seeking an Expert Tax Counsel  to join its Tax Department and serve as a versatile, high-caliber legal and business adviser across a wide range of areas. In this role, you will support and, in many cases, take direct ownership of matters spanning tax planning and M&A, audit defense and tax controversy, tax legal research, credits & incentives, and contract review and drafting. This role offers a meaningful runway for professional growth and increasing responsibility within Dow’s tax organization.   You will report to the Managing Counsel for Global Tax, who serves as Dow’s lead tax attorney and reports to the Chief Tax Officer. This position can be located in Midland, MI , Houston, TX , or virtual office in the Chicago or Detroit areas .

M&A and Tax Planning Advisory:  Assist with the tax structuring and legal analysis of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and internal reorganizations and restructuring transactions. Support due diligence, review and draft transaction documents, and advise on post-closing integration matters. Tax Controversy and Audit Defense:  Lead and support on audit defense and controversy matters across federal, state, local, and indirect tax areas. This includes researching and responding to Information Document Requests (IDRs) and Notices of Proposed Adjustment (NOPAs) and supporting or drafting protests, refund claims, and similar submissions. Coordinate with outside counsel on administrative appeals and litigation matters as needed.   Contract Review & Commercial Advisory:  Review and advise on tax-related provisions in a wide array of commercial agreements—including sales agreements, joint venture agreements, service contracts, licensing arrangements, and intercompany agreements—and ensure appropriate treatment of tax indemnification, cost allocation, gross-up provisions, and withholding obligations.   Tax Legal Research & Memoranda:  Conduct detailed legal research on discrete federal, state, local, and international tax questions. Draft technical memoranda documenting and supporting the company’s tax positions consistent with internal governance standards.   Credits & Incentives:  Assist in identifying , analyzing, and maintaining compliance with federal, state, local, and energy-related tax credits and incentives aligned with Dow’s investment strategy, including eligibility analysis and documentation support.   Cross-Functional Collaboration:  Partner within the Tax Department across the Tax Operations and Accounting teams and across Dow’s businesses and other functions, including Legal, M&A, Controllers, Treasury, Finance, and Government Affairs to integrate tax considerations into business planning and decision-making across the enterprise.   Required Qualification s   Juris Doctor (J.D.) or M aster of L aws. Admission to a State Bar or eligible for admission.   A minimum of 5 years of substantive tax legal experience.   A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States.  No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.   ​   Preferred Qualifications   LL.M. in Taxation.