# Tax Director, Tax Counsel at OpenAI

- Company: OpenAI
- What the company does: Backed by Greylock, Insight and Khosla.
- Company website: https://openai.com/
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: San Francisco
- Work setup: Remote
- Pay: $347K to $385K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-10-27
- Apply by: 2026-12-11
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/openai/30e3b7b2-1fe4-49a4-a82f-9c34626f0441?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/openai-tax-director-tax-counsel/

## About the role

We’re hiring a Tax Director to advise on OpenAI’s global tax strategy and support the company’s continued international expansion. This role will partner closely with Legal, Finance, Corporate Development, and commercial teams on cross-border tax planning, operating model design, market entry, strategic partnerships, product launches, intercompany arrangements, and complex commercial transactions. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- A J.D. and strong academic credentials, LL.M. in Taxation a plus
- 12+ years of progressive international tax experience, ideally with a mix of law firm and in-house experience at a high-growth multinational business
- Strong foundation in complex domestic and cross-border M&A, joint ventures, reorganizations, and post-acquisition integrations
- Extensive experience advising on cross-border commercial arrangements, market entry, strategic partnerships, and international expansion
- Deep technical expertise in US international tax, including GILTI, FDII, BEAT, foreign tax credits, withholding tax, tax treaties, source and character of income, Subpart F, and permanent establishment principles
- Strong understanding of transfer pricing principles, intercompany arrangements, IP planning, and global operating model design

Tags: Finance

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