Jr. Regulatory Counsel (entry-level)

Digital technology has forever changed business. Now, it’s transforming tax. As governments go digital, financial systems and traditional tax software can't keep up. And, businesses now face escalating risk and mounting compliance costs. Sovos was built for the digital future of tax, with complete, connected offerings for tax determination, continuous transaction control compliance, tax reporting and more. The company supports more than 8,000 customers, including half of the Fortune 500, operating in over 70 countries. Its SaaS products and proprietary Sovos S1 Platform integrate with a wide variety of business applications and government compliance processes.

Our employees throughout North America, Latin America and Europe are building the future of global compliance software.  We want you to build your future with us.

The Work You’ll Do

Great fits for this role: sharp legal minds who have a love for legal research.  Not so great fits for this role: lawyers who are interested in trial law (there's no jury here!) or folks who are interested in being part of an internal corporate legal team.  We have a team like that at Sovos, this is not it.  The Regulatory Analysis & Design department is a highly credentialed and systematic team, composed of attorneys, specialists and systems experts who provide the regulatory intelligence that powers our suite of products.  As a Junior Regulatory Counsel, you will be primarily tasked with providing substantive research and scrutiny of transaction tax laws. You will provide the legal research behind the content in our tax calculation and compliance engines, and deliver high quality, detailed tax study.  

More specifically, you will:

• Proactively and continually monitor legislative and regulatory developments in the field of transaction tax worldwide, with special emphasis on how such changes may impact Sovos’ systems
• Establish the impact of legislative and regulatory changes on Sovos’ systems and provide detailed, timely and accurate information regarding those changes to the Tax Content Team, in order to include those changes in the Sovos systems
• Apply multiple research related tools and techniques and be able to convey legal findings using appropriate citations clearly and accurately
• Explain complex tax rules in clear language for tax and non-tax professionals both internally and externally
• Develop and foster professional relationships with high-level tax administrators around the globe
• Research and evaluate client inquiries regarding the taxability of specific transactions under applicable state or national law and then provide a clear and detailed reply

What We Need From You

• Juris Doctor (JD) and admission to the bar in at least one state (pending bar admissions are acceptable)
• Willingness to learn the complexities of the tax and regulatory landscape worldwide
• Self-directed learner, personally accountable for your own professional development
• Passionate about accuracy
• Able to clearly and accurately synthesize and convey information
• Additional language skills a plus
• Due to federal contracts – the successful candidate will be asked to clear a background check and drug test before hire

What Does Sovos Offer You?

The tools to grow your career both personally and professionally:

Did you know that over 30% of our employees experienced a promotion or job change In FY2020?  That’s because growth Is serious business here at Sovos, and we have the programs in place to make sure of it, including:

• Mentoring Programs and Rotational Opportunities
• Management Bootcamps and Development Trainings
• Yearly performance reviews where compensation and performance are assessed and rewarded generously
• Clear paths for growth within our roles (but we know that career development can be like a spider web, not a ladder - we give you the tools to move outside of your career as well!)

The tools to enhance your life - because we want you to enjoy your life outside of work

• MyTime flexible time off (no worrying about accruing time or running out of sick days - If you need time off, take It!)
• Paid family leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Generous 401k match
• Progressive Wellness Program
• Company seeded and matched Health Savings Account

Are you worried that you don’t check all of the boxes?  Apply anyway!  There are no perfect candidates - we hire people, not resumes.  We are excited that you’re here and we look forward to taking a look at your application to establish next steps.

Sovos is an equal opportunity employer and people seeking employment with us are considered without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.