Hi, we’re Back Market.

We’re here to help make tech reliable, affordable, and better than new. We're a global marketplace for refurbished devices, helping lower our collective environmental impact by providing trustworthy, affordable tech with 92% less carbon emissions than new.

Yep, you read that right. Turns out refurbished tech is way better for the planet than new. In fact, With every device purchased on Back Market, our positive impact on the planet grows. From our Customer Care representatives to our software engineer, every individual at Back Market cuts the planet — and consumers — a break. Our mission is simple: to do more with what we already have.

Are you ready to join us?

DESCRIPTION

Join our Tax & Legal team in Bordeaux as we build tax infrastructure for circular commerce at scale. You'll work directly with our Head of Tax and finance, legal, and product specialists to ensure our marketplace operates compliantly across 17+ countries.

You'll own indirect tax (VAT, sales tax, customs) and corporate tax matters, while supporting M&A, governance, and corporate housekeeping across the group.

YOUR MISSION (IF YOU ACCEPT IT): 🥇

Ensure Back Market operates tax-efficiently and compliantly across all markets, while supporting corporate affairs and strategic transactions. You'll manage everything from VAT compliance to R&D tax credits, EPR, DAC7 reporting to M&A support.

What you'll work on:

Indirect Tax • Manage VAT and customs compliance worldwide (EU, UK, APAC) and US sales tax • Ensure DAC7/ data sharing reporting worldwide. • Build compliant invoicing flows for marketplace revenue • Maintain seller KYC tax policy and handle tax authority requests

Corporate Tax • Prepare income tax calculation for French and international entities • Manage monthly tax closing, transfer pricing calculations and documentation • Lead R&D tax credit process and support tax audits

Corporate Law & M&A • Prepare financial statements approvals and organize shareholder/board meetings • Draft governance documentation and support restructurings and strategic transactions • Manage employee equity matters and cap table follow-up

Cross-Functional Work • Partner with Finance, Legal, Product, and Operations on new initiatives • Manage external advisors and handle EPR obligations

YOU ARE IN THE RIGHT PLACE IF: ⭐

You have:

• Master's in Business Tax Law (or equivalent qualification with strong tax expertise)

• 5+ years of tax experience in Big Four, law firm, or in-house roles

• Strong analytical and data skills - Comfortable with Excel, BigQuery, Tableau, and AI tools

• Clear communication ability - You explain complex tax topics to non-tax stakeholders

• Proactive mindset - You spot issues early and propose pragmatic solutions

• Fluency in French and English

Nice to have: • E-commerce or digital economy experience • Corporate law exposure (M&A, governance) • Multi-jurisdictional tax experience- Bar qualification

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement. We value diverse perspectives and unconventional paths.

WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN US ? ✌🏼

At Back Market, we’re committed to hiring and supporting diverse teams of people from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives — it’s one of the reasons we’re such a high-scoring certified B Corp company (93.2).

No matter your role and seniority level, you’ll enjoy impact-driven work with hands-on career development in an innovative, driven, and fast-paced environment — with benefits to match, like:

- A mission driven work environment where your day to day makes an impact on the planet. Seriously.

- Hybrid work environment, with 2 remote days a week and 1 remote work week per quarter, plus 3 flex days.

- Employee Resource Groups, including mentorship programs, comprehensive accessibility policies, and cultural competency training.

At Back Market, we strive to create a workplace that embodies the world we’re trying to change. We’ve embedded our diversity, equity, and inclusion principles into our DNA — from dedicated staff to employee resource groups to our company values.

We know that the perfect background for a role doesn’t mean the perfect fit — we encourage you to apply for a role even if you think you may not have all the qualifications.

If reasonable accommodations are needed for the interview process, please do not hesitate to discuss this with the Talent Acquisition Team.