At PwC, our people in tax services focus on providing advice and guidance to clients on tax planning, compliance, and strategy. These individuals help businesses navigate complex tax regulations and optimise their tax positions. Those in tax compliance at PwC will focus on validating clients' compliance with tax laws and regulations. You will review and analyse financial data, prepare and file tax returns, and assist businesses in meeting their tax obligations while minimising risks of non-compliance.

Driven by curiosity, you are a reliable, contributing member of a team. In our fast-paced environment, you are expected to adapt to working with a variety of clients and team members, each presenting varying challenges and scope. Every experience is an opportunity to learn and grow. You are expected to take ownership and consistently deliver quality work that drives value for our clients and success as a team. As you navigate through the Firm, you build a brand for yourself, opening doors to more opportunities.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Apply a learning mindset and take ownership for your own development.
• Appreciate diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Adopt habits to sustain high performance and develop your potential.
• Actively listen, ask questions to check understanding, and clearly express ideas.
• Seek, reflect, act on, and give feedback.
• Gather information from a range of sources to analyse facts and discern patterns.
• Commit to understanding how the business works and building commercial awareness.
• Learn and apply professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), uphold the Firm's code of conduct and independence requirements.

The Opportunity

As a Tax LLM Associate, you will engage in tax compliance and consulting projects, providing valuable insights and support to clients in navigating complex tax regulations. You will be part of the Tax Services group, focusing on delivering accurate and timely tax solutions that meet client needs. As an Associate, you will contribute to client engagements while developing your skills and knowledge to deliver quality work. You will build meaningful client connections, learn how to manage and inspire others, and grow your personal brand by deepening your technical knowledge of firm services and technology resources.

This role offers a dynamic environment where you will be driven by curiosity and adaptability, participating in project tasks and developing basic skills and knowledge. You will have the opportunity to interpret data to inform insights and recommendations, using a broad range of tools and methodologies to generate new ideas and solve problems. Embrace the chance to grow your personal brand and deepen your understanding of the business context, while supporting senior staff and engaging in research. Join us in delivering impactful tax solutions and building a rewarding career in the fast-paced world of tax compliance and consulting.

Responsibilities

- Supporting client engagements by assisting in tax compliance and planning activities
- Preparing and drafting tax documents, including income tax returns and informational returns
- Conducting tax research to provide accurate and up-to-date information and advice
- Monitoring and analyzing financial trends to identify opportunities for tax optimization
- Collaborating with team members to deliver quality tax services and solutions
- Engaging in project management tasks to achieve project goals within specified timelines
- Utilizing accounting practices to maintain accurate financial records and reports
- Consulting on regulatory compliance to help organizations meet applicable laws and regulations
- Participating in financial audits and reviews to assess financial performance and compliance
- Developing skills in corporate tax planning to maximize business investments
- Filing regulatory submissions to support product evaluation and authorization processes
- Analyzing financial statements to understand business health and performance
- Building a personal brand by deepening technical knowledge and understanding strengths
- Embracing opportunities for growth by navigating complex situations and asking questions
- Upholding professional and technical standards in tax and audit guidance

What You Must Have

- Currently pursuing or have completed a Master of Laws degree
- Before starting full-time at PwC, meet the educational requirements and demonstrate a commitment to undertaking and passing Bar exam
- At least a 3.0 overall GPA
- Client service associate positions are entry-level roles intended for job seekers who are completing or have recently completed their final academic year of educational requirements.

What Sets You Apart

- Preference for a 3.3 overall GPA
- Demonstrating proficiency in corporate tax planning
- Engaging in drafting and preparing tax documents
- Utilizing skills in financial statement analysis
- Participating in regulatory compliance consulting
- Monitoring and analyzing financial trends
- Developing project management capabilities

Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.

As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law. 

For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws.  At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.



The salary range for this position is: $53,500 - $142,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance