Tax Counsel, Tax Planning

Who are we?

Cohere is the leading security-first enterprise AI company. We build cutting-edge foundation AI models and end-to-end products that are designed to solve real-world business problems.

We’re training and deploying frontier models for enterprises who are building AI systems. We believe that our work is instrumental to the widespread adoption of AI and we are looking for folks that want to be part of that.

We obsess over what we build. Each one of us is responsible for contributing to increasing the capabilities of our models and the value they drive for our customers. Cohere is a team of researchers, engineers, designers, and more, who are all passionate about their craft.

We are a global technology company headquartered in Toronto with key offices in London, New York City, San Francisco, Montreal, Paris, Berlin and Seoul. Join us!

About the Role

Cohere is seeking an experienced Tax Counsel to lead our global tax planning function. This critical position will focus on strategic tax planning across global M&A transactions, Canadian income tax compliance and planning, global tax planning, and transfer pricing optimization. You'll play a key role in shaping Cohere's tax strategy while working closely with leadership, Finance, Legal, and external advisors.

Key Responsibilities

Lead tax due diligence and preliminary planning for all M&A transactions, coordinating with internal teams and external advisors to support business objectives

Design and implement global tax planning structures that optimize Canadian and foreign tax positions, transfer pricing outcomes, and US GAAP compliance

Oversee domestic Canadian income tax planning, compliance, and routine filings, establishing efficient processes with service provider coordination

Provide expert tax guidance to Legal and business teams on commercial arrangements and strategic initiatives, translating complex tax implications into actionable insights

Monitor global tax developments and assess their impact on Cohere's tax position and planning opportunities

Qualifications

JD designation

5-8 years of progressive experience in Canadian tax, international tax, or M&A tax

Strong technical expertise in Canadian income tax, transfer pricing, and cross-border tax planning

Proven ability to manage complex tax projects from inception to completion

Excellent analytical skills with both qualitative and quantitative capabilities

Experience in the technology or AI sector

Knowledge of global tax principles (US is a plus) and international tax treaties

Working knowledge of Canadian and global indirect tax systems

Strong communication skills to explain complex tax concepts to non-tax stakeholders

Advanced proficiency in Excel / Google Sheets and tax research tools