General Attorney (Tax) - Special Counsel - Income Tax And Accounting

## General Attorney (Tax) - Special Counsel

We are seeking a highly qualified General Attorney (Tax) - Special Counsel to provide expert legal counsel on complex tax matters. This pivotal role involves specialized legal expertise in tax law, transaction planning, and tax controversy.

### Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and guidance on tax transaction planning.
• Manage and resolve tax controversy cases.
• Address legal issues related to the realization and recognition of income items, deductions, losses, credits, or adjustments to gross income.
• Apply expertise in tax timing and income tax accounting principles.

### Qualifications

• *Education:**
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the Bar of a State, U.S. Commonwealth, U.S. Territory, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
• An LL.M. degree in Tax (or a related field) may substitute for one year of general legal experience.
• *Experience:**
• Minimum of 1 year of general professional legal experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of dedicated professional legal tax experience, which must include:

* Transaction planning or tax controversy work. * Experience with cases involving income, deductions, losses, credits, or adjustments to gross income; and tax timing and income tax accounting.

• At least one year of professional legal tax experience must be equivalent to the federal GS-14 level.
• **Note:** All qualifying professional legal experience must be gained after Bar admission. Volunteer experience is credited.