What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Tax Manager/Tax Lawyer position at Halliburton?
Senior Tax Manager/Tax Lawyer
Houston, Texas, United States
Job ID 203518
Date posted 05/08/2026
Category Tax
We are looking for the right people — people who want to innovate, achieve, grow and lead. We attract and retain the best talent by investing in our employees and empowering them to develop themselves and their careers. Experience the challenges, rewards and opportunity of working for one of the world’s largest providers of products and services to the global energy industry.
Responsibilities
With general autonomy, manages one or more tax functional and/or geographical areas
Must have mastery of prevailing statutory authority and it’s applicability to financial (general ledger) data across broad functional and geographical areas
Actively manage personnel, activities and deadlines in support of the financial reporting process, supporting financial pronouncements, statutory reporting and compliance, and tax technical research, as applicable
Acts as a company advocate and advisor in multiple substantive areas of tax law, both by subject matter and geography
Will liaise with finance and accounting, treasury, legal, and other internal customers to insure appropriate management of tax reporting and risk management for the company
Will provide tax leadership and support for acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, restructurings and other strategic transactions, including working with finance leadership to ensure appropriate post-acquisition integration
Leads audit defense of tax positions taken, in addition to proposing and implementing planning opportunities to optimize the company’s effective tax rate and/or cash tax position
Ensures compliance with internal controls in their respective area
Routinely interacts with and advises senior executives throughout the Company on tax matters and works closely with external advisors in support of legal and accounting determinations made
Manages functions and responsibilities of personnel and approves technical memoranda in support of tax positions taken in the financial statements and statutory tax filings
Responsible for the career development and coaching of personnel
Manages functions and responsibilities of managers and their respective staff and prepares/reviews technical memoranda in support of tax technical positions taken in financial statements and statutory tax filings
Requirements
JD (Juris Doctor) or equivalent law degree with a focus on tax law preferred
CPA or advanced tax certification preferred
10 years experience
Strong knowledge of U.S. and international tax regulationsExcellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills
Applicable professional certification preferred
Excellent personal communications skills and ability to work in team environment a must
World Class Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, coverage in addition to life and disability insurance plans
Paid Vacation Days, Paid Holidays, and the ability to purchase additional days off
Retirement and Savings (401K) Plan with a matching contribution
Family Care program includes paid time off to care for sick or injured immediate family members, adoption reimbursement, paternal and maternal leave for baby bonding and more.
Employee Job Referral Bonus Program
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Educational Assistance
Candidates having qualifications that exceed the minimum job requirements will receive consideration for higher-level roles given (1) their experience, (2) additional job requirements, and/or (3) business needs. Depending on education, experience, and skill level, a variety of job opportunities might be available from the Senior Tax Manager/Lawyer up to the Director Tax Manager/Lawyer
Halliburton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.
Location
3000 N. Sam Houston Parkway E., Houston, Texas, 77032, United States
Job Details
Requisition Number: 203518
Experience Level: Experienced Hire
Job Family: Support Services
Product Service Line: Finance
Full Time / Part Time: Full-time
Additional Locations for this position:
Compensation Information
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.