Project Manager, Tax & Legal
Voleon is a technology company that applies state-of-the-art AI and machine learning techniques to real-world problems in finance. For nearly two decades, we have led our industry and worked at the frontier of applying AI/ML to investment management. We have become a multibillion-dollar asset manager, and we have ambitious goals for the future. Your colleagues will include internationally recognized experts in artificial intelligence and machine learning research as well as highly experienced finance and technology professionals. The people who shape our company come from other backgrounds, including concert music performances, humanitarian aid, opera singing, sports writing, and BMX racing. You will be part of a team that loves to succeed together.In addition to our enriching and collegial working environment, we offer highly competitive compensation and benefits packages, technology talks by our experts, a beautiful modern office, daily catered lunches, and more.
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager, Tax and Legal to join the Legal team, reporting directly to the General Counsel. In this role, you will lead cross-functional initiatives related to tax planning, compliance, corporate structuring, and regulatory matters. In addition, you will oversee outside tax counsel and other related advisors, ensuring work is scoped appropriately, delivered on time, and aligned with the firmās objectives.
You will partner with teams across the company to coordinate complex tax and legal projects, including entity structuring, domestic and international tax compliance, and other strategic initiatives. You will work closely with both internal stakeholders and external advisors to drive execution, improve processes, and help scale our legal and tax infrastructure. This role offers the opportunity to shape how we manage significant tax matters and outside counsel relationships, and to build durable systems that support the firmās long-term growth.
This role is open to remote work in the US or hybrid in our Berkeley or New York office.
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager, Tax and Legal to join the Legal team, reporting directly to the General Counsel. In this role, you will lead cross-functional initiatives related to tax planning, compliance, corporate structuring, and regulatory matters. In addition, you will oversee outside tax counsel and other related advisors, ensuring work is scoped appropriately, delivered on time, and aligned with the firm’s objectives.
You will partner with teams across the company to coordinate complex tax and legal projects, including entity structuring, domestic and international tax compliance, and other strategic initiatives. You will work closely with both internal stakeholders and external advisors to drive execution, improve processes, and help scale our legal and tax infrastructure. This role offers the opportunity to shape how we manage significant tax matters and outside counsel relationships, and to build durable systems that support the firm’s long-term growth.
This role is open to remote work in the US or hybrid in our Berkeley or New York office.
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager, Tax and Legal to join the Legal team, reporting directly to the General Counsel. In this role, you will lead cross-functional initiatives related to tax planning, compliance, corporate structuring, and regulatory matters. In addition, you will oversee outside tax counsel and other related advisors, ensuring work is scoped appropriately, delivered on time, and aligned with the firmās objectives.
You will partner with teams across the company to coordinate complex tax and legal projects, including entity structuring, domestic and international tax compliance, and other strategic initiatives. You will work closely with both internal stakeholders and external advisors to drive execution, improve processes, and help scale our legal and tax infrastructure. This role offers the opportunity to shape how we manage significant tax matters and outside counsel relationships, and to build durable systems that support the firmās long-term growth.
This role is open to remote work in the US or hybrid in our Berkeley or New York office.
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end delivery of tax and legal projects, defining objectives, timelines, budgets, and success metrics.
Develop detailed project plans; establish clear ownership and prioritization; monitor progress and report status to senior stakeholders.
Manage outside tax counsel and other advisors, including scoping engagements, tracking deliverables, and monitoring spend against budget.
Document and improve legal and tax processes; design operating models for new structures, regulatory requirements, and compliance initiatives; identify opportunities for efficiency and risk reduction.
Communicate clearly with senior leadership, providing concise updates, sound recommendations, and managing change to ensure adoption of new processes.
Mentor junior team members or analysts supporting legal and tax workstreams.
Provide additional support to the broader Legal team on operational or strategic initiatives as needed.
Requirements
5+ years of relevant experience in project management.
Exposure to the following is a plus, but not required: tax, legal operations, or related functions, ideally within a hedge fund, asset manager, law firm, or professional services environment.
Proven experience managing complex, cross-functional projects in fast-paced environments, including coordination with outside counsel.
Bachelorās degree required; JD, CPA, MBA, or other advanced degree a plus.
Authorization to work in the United States.
The base salary range for this position is $150,000 - $175,000 in the location(s) of this posting. Individual salaries are determined through a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. Base salary does not include other forms of total compensation such as bonus compensation and other benefits. Our benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage, life and AD&D insurance, 20 days of paid time off, 9 sick days, and a 401(k) plan with a company match.
āFriends of Voleonā Candidate Referral Program
If you have a great candidate in mind for this role and would like to have the potential to earn $7,500 if your referred candidate is successfully hired and employed by The Voleon Group, please use this form to submit your referral. For more details regarding eligibility, terms and conditions please make sure to review the Voleon Referral Bonus Program.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Voleon Group is an Equal Opportunity employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, gender, marital status, sexual orientation and identity, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other factors prohibited by local, state, or federal law.
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We are seeking an experienced Project Manager, Tax and Legal to join the Legal team, reporting directly to the General Counsel. In this role, you will lead cross-functional initiatives related to tax planning, compliance, corporate structuring, and regulatory matters. In addition, you will oversee outside tax counsel and other related advisors, ensuring work is scoped appropriately, delivered on time, and aligned with the firmās objectives.
You will partner with teams across the company to coordinate complex tax and legal projects, including entity structuring, domestic and international tax compliance, and other strategic initiatives. You will work closely with both internal stakeholders and external advisors to drive execution, improve processes, and help scale our legal and tax infrastructure. This role offers the opportunity to shape how we manage significant tax matters and outside counsel relationships, and to build durable systems that support the firmās long-term growth.
This role is open to remote work in the US or hybrid in our Berkeley or New York office.
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager, Tax and Legal to join the Legal team, reporting directly to the General Counsel. In this role, you will lead cross-functional initiatives related to tax planning, compliance, corporate structuring, and regulatory matters. In addition, you will oversee outside tax counsel and other related advisors, ensuring work is scoped appropriately, delivered on time, and aligned with the firm’s objectives.
You will partner with teams across the company to coordinate complex tax and legal projects, including entity structuring, domestic and international tax compliance, and other strategic initiatives. You will work closely with both internal stakeholders and external advisors to drive execution, improve processes, and help scale our legal and tax infrastructure. This role offers the opportunity to shape how we manage significant tax matters and outside counsel relationships, and to build durable systems that support the firm’s long-term growth.
This role is open to remote work in the US or hybrid in our Berkeley or New York office.
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager, Tax and Legal to join the Legal team, reporting directly to the General Counsel. In this role, you will lead cross-functional initiatives related to tax planning, compliance, corporate structuring, and regulatory matters. In addition, you will oversee outside tax counsel and other related advisors, ensuring work is scoped appropriately, delivered on time, and aligned with the firmās objectives.
You will partner with teams across the company to coordinate complex tax and legal projects, including entity structuring, domestic and international tax compliance, and other strategic initiatives. You will work closely with both internal stakeholders and external advisors to drive execution, improve processes, and help scale our legal and tax infrastructure. This role offers the opportunity to shape how we manage significant tax matters and outside counsel relationships, and to build durable systems that support the firmās long-term growth.
This role is open to remote work in the US or hybrid in our Berkeley or New York office.
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end delivery of tax and legal projects, defining objectives, timelines, budgets, and success metrics.
Develop detailed project plans; establish clear ownership and prioritization; monitor progress and report status to senior stakeholders.
Manage outside tax counsel and other advisors, including scoping engagements, tracking deliverables, and monitoring spend against budget.
Document and improve legal and tax processes; design operating models for new structures, regulatory requirements, and compliance initiatives; identify opportunities for efficiency and risk reduction.
Communicate clearly with senior leadership, providing concise updates, sound recommendations, and managing change to ensure adoption of new processes.
Mentor junior team members or analysts supporting legal and tax workstreams.
Provide additional support to the broader Legal team on operational or strategic initiatives as needed.
Requirements
5+ years of relevant experience in project management.
Exposure to the following is a plus, but not required: tax, legal operations, or related functions, ideally within a hedge fund, asset manager, law firm, or professional services environment.
Proven experience managing complex, cross-functional projects in fast-paced environments, including coordination with outside counsel.
Bachelorās degree required; JD, CPA, MBA, or other advanced degree a plus.
Authorization to work in the United States.
The base salary range for this position is $150,000 - $175,000 in the location(s) of this posting. Individual salaries are determined through a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. Base salary does not include other forms of total compensation such as bonus compensation and other benefits. Our benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage, life and AD&D insurance, 20 days of paid time off, 9 sick days, and a 401(k) plan with a company match.
āFriends of Voleonā Candidate Referral Program
If you have a great candidate in mind for this role and would like to have the potential to earn $7,500 if your referred candidate is successfully hired and employed by The Voleon Group, please use this form to submit your referral. For more details regarding eligibility, terms and conditions please make sure to review the Voleon Referral Bonus Program.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Voleon Group is an Equal Opportunity employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, gender, marital status, sexual orientation and identity, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other factors prohibited by local, state, or federal law.
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