Senior Indirect Tax Lawyer

Kenvue is currently recruiting for a:

Senior Indirect Tax Lawyer

What we do

At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON’S® and BAND-AID® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent.

Who We Are

Our global team is ~ 22,000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters, and every contribution is appreciated. We are passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future–and yours.

Role reports to:

Indirect Tax LATAM Manager

Location:

Latin America, Brazil, Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo

Work Location:

Hybrid

What you will do

Kenvue is currently recruiting for:

Senior Indirect Tax Lawyer

This position is based in São Paulo - SP, in a hybrid mode.

Who we are

At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands - including Neutrogena, Aveeno, Tylenol, Listerine, Johnson’s and BAND-AID® Brand Adhesive Bandages that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent. Our global team is made up of ~ 22,000 diverse and brilliant people, passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact the life of millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future–and yours.

What you will do

The Senior Indirect Tax Lawyer (Brazil) is responsible for leading all indirect tax advisory matters in Brazil, with particular emphasis on the ongoing Brazilian tax reform (ICMS, IBS/CBS transition) and the optimization of indirect tax credit utilization. This role will act as the key advisor to the business, ensuring compliant, efficient, and forward-looking Indirect Tax strategies while managing complex regulatory changes and their operational impact.

Key Responsibilities:

Indirect Tax Advisory Leadership

Own and lead all indirect tax advisory activities in Brazil.

Provide strategic guidance on VAT/GST-type taxes including ICMS, ICMS-ST, IPI, and future IBS/CBS regimes.

Act as trusted advisor to business units, finance, and leadership on tax implications of commercial and operational decisions.

Brazil Tax Reform (Primary Focus Area)

Lead the company’s readiness and adaptation to Brazilian tax reform.

Interpret legislative developments and translate them into actionable business strategies.

Drive impact assessments across supply chain, pricing, contracts, systems, and compliance.

Collaborate with global and regional stakeholders to ensure alignment with broader tax strategy.

Work with the Brazil Indirect Tax compliance team and Brazil head of tax to ensure tax reform is implemented successfully.

Tax Credits Strategy & Optimization

Define and implement strategies for identification, recovery, and optimization of indirect tax credits.

Oversee processes for maximizing credit utilization and minimizing tax leakage.

Support audits, litigation, and recovery initiatives related to historical credits.

Stakeholder Management

Partner closely with Finance, Legal, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams.

Act as main point of contact for external advisors, auditors, and tax authorities where required.

Provide clear and practical guidance to non-tax stakeholders.

Governance & Risk Management

Ensure compliance with all indirect tax obligations and internal policies.

Proactively identify tax risks and implement mitigation strategies.

Support legal team on tax controversy matters and manage audit exposure.

Team Leadership

Manage and develop one direct report.

Provide coaching, technical guidance, and career development support.

Foster a high-performance, collaborative team environment.

What we are looking for

Law degree/Accounting degree with specialization in Tax Law or Tax Accounting background.

Solid experience in indirect tax, with strong Brazil expertise.

Deep knowledge of Brazilian indirect tax system and upcoming tax reform.

Proven experience in tax advisory, tax planning, and credit recovery strategies.

Experience working in multinational environments preferred.

English language is required.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.

Ability to translate complex legislation into business impact.

Strategic thinking with hands-on execution capability.

Leadership and people management skills.

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