Senior Indirect Tax Lawyer

Senior Indirect Tax Lawyer

Ce que nous faisons

Chez Kenvue, nous réalisons le pouvoir extraordinaire des soins quotidiens. S'appuyant sur plus d'un siècle d'héritage et enraciné dans la science, nous sommes la maison de marques emblématiques - dont NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON'S® et BAND-AID® que vous connaissez et aimez déjà. La science est notre passion ; Le soin est notre talent.

Qui nous sommes

Notre équipe mondiale est composée de ~ 22 000 personnes brillantes avec une culture d'entreprise où chaque voix compte et chaque contribution est appréciée. Nous sommes passionnés par les idées, l'innovation et l'engagement à fournir les meilleurs produits à nos clients. Avec de l'expertise et de l'empathie, être un Kenvuer signifie avoir le pouvoir d'avoir un impact sur des millions de personnes chaque jour. Nous donnons la priorité aux personnes, nous nous soucions farouchement, nous gagnons la confiance grâce à la science et nous résolvons les problèmes avec courage - et nous vous offrons de brillantes opportunités ! Joignez-vous à nous pour façonner notre avenir et le vôtre. Pour plus d'informations, cliquez sur ici.

Role relève à :

Indirect Tax LATAM Manager

Lieu :

Latin America, Brazil, Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo

Lieu de travail :

Hybride

Ce que tu vas faire

Kenvue is currently recruiting for:

Senior Indirect Tax Lawyer

This position is based in São Paulo - SP, in a hybrid mode.

Who we are

At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands - including Neutrogena, Aveeno, Tylenol, Listerine, Johnson’s and BAND-AID® Brand Adhesive Bandages that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent. Our global team is made up of ~ 22,000 diverse and brilliant people, passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact the life of millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future–and yours. For more information, click here.

What you will do 

The Senior Indirect Tax Lawyer (Brazil) is responsible for leading all indirect tax advisory matters in Brazil, with particular emphasis on the ongoing Brazilian tax reform (ICMS, IBS/CBS transition) and the optimization of indirect tax credit utilization. This role will act as the key advisor to the business, ensuring compliant, efficient, and forward-looking Indirect Tax strategies while managing complex regulatory changes and their operational impact.

Key Responsibilities:

Indirect Tax Advisory Leadership

• Own and lead all indirect tax advisory activities in Brazil.
• Provide strategic guidance on VAT/GST-type taxes including ICMS, ICMS-ST, IPI, and future IBS/CBS regimes.
• Act as trusted advisor to business units, finance, and leadership on tax implications of commercial and operational decisions.

​Brazil Tax Reform (Primary Focus Area)

• Lead the company’s readiness and adaptation to Brazilian tax reform.
• Interpret legislative developments and translate them into actionable business strategies.
• Drive impact assessments across supply chain, pricing, contracts, systems, and compliance.
• Collaborate with global and regional stakeholders to ensure alignment with broader tax strategy.
• Work with the Brazil Indirect Tax compliance team and Brazil head of tax to ensure tax reform is implemented successfully.

Tax Credits Strategy & Optimization

• Define and implement strategies for identification, recovery, and optimization of indirect tax credits.
• Oversee processes for maximizing credit utilization and minimizing tax leakage.
• Support audits, litigation, and recovery initiatives related to historical credits.

Stakeholder Management

• Partner closely with Finance, Legal, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams.
• Act as main point of contact for external advisors, auditors, and tax authorities where required.
• Provide clear and practical guidance to non-tax stakeholders.

Governance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with all indirect tax obligations and internal policies.
• Proactively identify tax risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Support legal team on tax controversy matters and manage audit exposure.

Team Leadership

• Manage and develop one direct report.
• Provide coaching, technical guidance, and career development support.
• Foster a high-performance, collaborative team environment.

What we are looking for

• Law degree/Accounting degree with specialization in Tax Law or Tax Accounting background.
• Solid experience in indirect tax, with strong Brazil expertise.
• Deep knowledge of Brazilian indirect tax system and upcoming tax reform.
• Proven experience in tax advisory, tax planning, and credit recovery strategies.
• Experience working in multinational environments preferred.
• English language is required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.
• Ability to translate complex legislation into business impact.
• Strategic thinking with hands-on execution capability.
• Leadership and people management skills.

Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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