Community Development Compliance Specialist jobs in Lowell, MA

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If you are looking for an opportunity where career-minded professionals can achieve success while bringing their best and whole selves to work each day, Sovos may be the company you have been looking for. Employees at Sovos operate on the leading edge of digital technology while working to improve lives and the communities in which we live and work. When we say Solve Tax for Good, we mean For Good in every sense of the word. Our organizational commitment is to provide a place where employees can thrive and progress in their careers while having the support behind them that only a global company can offer.

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The Work You'll Do:

The Legal Researcher is primarily responsible to provide substantive research and analysis of transaction tax laws across the globe. As part of the Regulatory Analysis team, you will provide the legal research behind the content in our tax calculation and compliance engines. This position is measured by delivering high quality, detailed tax analysis which is the cornerstone of our products and relied on by our customers.

Key Position Responsibilities

More specifically, you will:

• Proactively and continually monitor legislative and regulatory developments in the field of tax and regulatory reporting, 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 our Product and Development teams 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
• Research and evaluate client inquiries regarding the legal rules contained in our solutions as reflective of applicable state or national law and then provide a clear and detailed reply

Minimum Position Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree
• Excellent research, analysis and writing skills are an absolute must
• Ability to read, interpret and understand tax related postings and documents is critical
• Attention to detail is a must
• Enthusiastic about the intersection of technology and tax compliance with an interest in expanding knowledge of Sovos systems as to how tax law is translated to computer code.
• Additional language skills are a plus
• Travel may be asked occasionally, related to conferences, trade shows, and Sovos events
• Due to client contractual obligations– the successful candidate will have to clear a background check and drug test

What Does Sovos Offer You?

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

• Flexible Paid Time off
• Paid Family and Medical Leave
• The Future is Flexible Work Model – hybrid/remote options available for most roles
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous 401k match
• Globally recognized training and development programs

Sovos is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment that celebrates diversity and where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. We do not discriminate against race, color, religions, national origin, age, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic provided by law. At Sovos, all employees are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work.

Company Background

Sovos was built to solve the complexities of the digital transformation of tax, with complete, connected offerings for tax determination, continuous transaction controls, tax reporting and more. Sovos customers include half the Fortune 500, as well as businesses of every size operating in more than 70 countries. The company’s SaaS products and proprietary Sovos S1 Platform integrate with a wide variety of business applications and government compliance processes. Sovos has employees throughout the Americas and Europe, and is owned by Hg and TA Associates. For more information visit www.sovos.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.