USA - Tax - People Advisory Services (PAS) Tax - Rewards - JD/LLM - Intern - Summer 2025

1530763

CA-Los Angeles, CT-Stamford, MN-Minneapolis, NC-Charlotte, NY-New York, OH-Cleveland, TX-Dallas

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USA - Tax - People Advisory Services (PAS) Tax - Rewards - JD/LLM - Intern - Summer 2025

About our business

Join our dynamic EY Tax team, where our global expertise and deep technical knowledge across all tax disciplines are enhanced by the latest in innovation and cutting-edge technology. We pride ourselves on exceptional client service, strong accountability, and governance, making us the top choice for industry executives and the largest revenue-generating US and global tax practice.

As the future of work evolves due to globalization, demographics, technology, and regulation, our People Advisory Services (PAS) professionals are poised to ensure our clients’ workforce is agile and adaptable to rapid organizational changes. We partner with organizations worldwide to tackle complex challenges related to business transformation, talent deployment, workforce evolution, and the strategic role of HR. Our services are designed to align and motivate the workforce with strategy, productivity, and streamline HR operations, ultimately leading to improved efficiency and cost savings.

What you will do

As a Tax Technical Intern within the Rewards practice, you will work with global clients to understand and address some of their largest and most complex people-related challenges and ultimately improve and drive sustainable business results.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing relevant and flexible tax-compliant compensation, benefit and incentive approaches for clients, including:

• Advising clients on regulatory matters and the taxation of compensation and benefit programs, including U.S. and global programs.

• Benchmarking and designing executive and broad-based compensation and benefit arrangements.

• Supporting clients in complex transactions (mergers, acquisitions and divestitures), including:

• Conducting financial due diligence on HR, compensation and benefit programs.

• Identifying tax, financial, and regulatory risks related to compensation and benefits and a target company’s broader HR function.

• Performing golden parachute / Section 280G calculations in connection with transactions.

• Advising on the tax and financial implications and executive compensation broad-based arrangements, including drafting technical memorandums and opinions addressing various Internal Revenue Code Sections, including, but not limited to, 83, 162(m), 280G, and 409A.

• Providing support to EY’s Tax, Assurance and Consulting functions as compensation and benefits subject matter resource.

Job requirements and preferences

• Required qualifications

• Progress toward a Juris Doctor (JD).

• Membership or anticipated membership in a US state bar.

• A predicted undergraduate or graduate degree in Accounting, Human Resources, Business or Industrial Relations; supported by a strong academic record.

• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong quantitative acumen, including outstanding analytical ability.

• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills.

• A driver’s license valid in the U.S

• Preferred qualifications

• 3.0 undergrad GPA; 3.0 Law School GPA.

• Demonstrated interest in tax law (e.g., tax classes, tax internships, tax clinic experience, etc.).

• Flexibility and willingness to travel.

• Proficiency in MS Office, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint.

• Effective project management skills, including effective organization and time management skills with ability to work under pressure and adhere to project deadlines.

• Strong follow-through skills and attention to detail.

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We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The hourly pay range for this job, in the US, is $46.63 - $58.65. Individual salaries are based on education, geographic location, and alignment to the market data.

In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Our expectation is for most people to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year. Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.

• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.

• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.

• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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