Tax Legal Counsel M&A

Group Tax is responsible for all aspects of DNV’s tax strategy and management and works holistically towards the broader regulatory landscape.  

DNV’s current strategy has a significant ambitions for in-organic growth and we have a high level of M&A activities. DNV has also over the last couple of years built a Corporate Venture organization with big ambitions. Group Tax is a key player in DNV’s M&A and venture activities.

We are therefore looking to strengthen the Group Tax team at Høvik and are seeking a high-achieving tax lawyer with a commercial mindset and M&A experience from either a well-renowned law firm, Big 4 or an in-house tax position. The new position will focus on M&A/venture and internal restructurings, but also other national and international corporate tax matters.

What we offer

• Attractive rewards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including 6 weeks annual vacation, subsidized canteen, competitive pension, insurance, and parental leave agreement, in addition to a global profit share scheme.
• Work/life balance. We offer flexible working hours, with focus on work/life balance for our employees.
• Supportive and caring culture. Our international culture embodies diverse colleagues who value teamwork and inclusion across business areas and borders. We offer opportunities for our employees to connect through social and professional networks. Our largest community CONNECT, throws after-works and informal meetings all year long for you to join.
• Career and development. DNV offers extensive possibilities to grow and develop your competencies and career ambitions. We have a strong company culture with emphasis on growth mindset, knowledge sharing, and professional and personal development.
• By joining DNV you become part of a world-leading company whose purpose is to safeguard life, property, and the environment. Our values “we care, we share, we dare” characterize how we work and behave towards each other and our customers.
• Our Høvik office is in beautiful surroundings by the sea and can offer access to sailboats, kayaks, tennis courts etc. We have more than 30 activity groups for you to join, as well as gym facilities and a kindergarten located on our premises. It is also worth noting that we offer free parking and shuttle buses to and from Skøyen, Lysaker and Sandvika.

DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.

Work location: the role is located at our head office at Høvik, Norway. 

Application deadline: 9th of February 2025 at 23.59 CET.

We are truly looking forward to receiving your application. In order to be evaluated for the role, we kindly ask all candidates to apply through our recruitment system and to attach a CV, application letter and transcripts in the application. 

If you have any questions, kindly reach out to Paul Boucher, Group Tax Director, paul.boucher@dnv.com or Elin Rosshaug,Tax Legal Counsel, elin.rosshaug@dnv.com. 

We are looking for a candidate with the following qualifications and skills:

• Master in Law  
• 2-5 years' experience as a tax lawyer, in-house tax legal counsel or similar 
• Experience within Norwegian and international corporate tax and M&A transactions 
• Ability to work independently, collaborate easily with colleagues, and manage multiple projects effectively.
• Strong analytical skills to assess complex issues and deliver sound, timely judgments within deadlines
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills