Office of Chief Counsel, IRS, is looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team and gain valuable experience in a legal environment. Our mission is to serve America's taxpayers fairly and with integrity by providing correct and impartial interpretation of the internal revenue laws and the highest quality legal advice and representation for the IRS. It is a great place to work with an excellent benefits package and family-friendly atmosphere.

Duties

The Senior Level Counsel (Strategic Initiatives) (SLCSI) will serve as a technical expert and advisor to the Associate Chief Counsel, International (INTL) and the Deputies Associate Chief Counsel (INTL) regarding key strategic initiatives of the organization, as determined by the Office. These may include, for example, the implementation of international tax aspects of recent or new legislation such as the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 and the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA); assisting the Deputy Associate Chief Counsel (Controversy & Litigation) regarding challenges of regulations and issues of first impression; the Office's work in respect of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Pillar 1 and Pillar 2 projects and the global Crypto Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) project; and in particular, the Office's role in the IRS Strategic Operating Plan, such as sub-regulatory guidance and advice memoranda to assist the Field and advance taxpayer certainty and legal advice on complex international tax issues in cases involving high-dollar noncompliance. The SLCSI will assist senior executives in the formulation of policies and programs for the operation of the Office of Chief Counsel and perform special assignments of complexity and impact with respect to a case or project. Based on the SLCSI's stature in the tax law field, opinions expressed will be recognized as especially authoritative and sought after. The SLCSI will coordinate matters with internal and external stakeholders, including the relevant IRS organizations, and the Department of the Treasury (Treasury). Major duties and responsibilities include but not limited to: Serves as a primary contact and expert within the Office of Chief Counsel (International), and a primary liaison to Division and Associate Chief Counsel offices, and the IRS, in the coordination and direction of Strategic Initiatives as designated. Serves as a primary contact and technical expert for the Office and IRS Office of Chief Counsel generally as it pertains to designated Strategic Initiatives. Serves as a primary liaison to Division and Associate Chief Counsel offices in the coordination and direction of related activities to support IRS needs and objectives. In this capacity, performs the following functions: Provides expert legal advice and guidance to the Associate Chief Counsel (INTL) and the Deputies Associate Chief Counsel (INTL) in respect of the Strategic Initiatives (and otherwise) and assists exam and field counsel regarding such matters. Acts as legal and technical expert to the Office executives on the most difficult, important, and complex professional legal matters arising in the administration of the obligations under domestic laws and treaties and other international agreements as relate to the tax consequences of transactions and activities that cross the borders of the United States. Represents the IRS and Treasury on sensitive and controversial issues related to these transactions and activities. Manages highly complex and significant special projects in respect of the Strategic Initiatives, drawing upon international tax expertise. Selects and reviews proposals, monitors work group needs and progress, ensures accurate, consistent, and uniform legal analysis, and facilitates and expedites recommendations regarding these matters through the decision-making process. Prepares recommendations as to the position to be taken by the Office, and signs such recommendations for the Associate Chief Counsel without review except for cases that the SLCSI feels the Associate Chief Counsel or a Deputy should review or as otherwise specifically directed. Personally represents the Office of Chief Counsel or Division Counsel at high-level IRS, DOJ and Treasury meetings and conferences, and in meetings with executives from other agencies where policy is developed and determined. Such representations are for the purposes of furthering, setting forth, and explaining the position of the Chief Counsel's Office, the Internal Revenue Service, and Treasury. Assists in the development of high-level reports and studies for use by Treasury and/or Congress. As requested, assists in the preparation and drafting of testimony for Congressional hearings, and prepares responses to ad hoc requests from Congress and related legislative agencies (e.g., GAO and OMB).

Requirements

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• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National

Qualifications

To qualify for this position of Senior Level Counsel you must meet the following requirements: Possess at least the first professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association; AND Applicants must be an active member in good standing of the bar of a State, U.S. Commonwealth, U.S. territory, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Desired Education/Experience: An LL.M. in Taxation is desired but not required. 7 years of professional legal tax experience is desired. To meet the minimum requirements for a Senior Level position, candidates must be a recognized subject matter expert with directly related experience. Typically, experience of this nature will have been gained at the GS-15 grade level or its equivalent in Federal service. Candidates must demonstrate their experience in the narrative responses to the Mandatory Technical Qualifications; and this experience must have been at a sufficiently high level of difficulty to clearly show the candidate possesses the required subject matter expertise and technical qualifications set forth below. This specialized experience should also be reflected within the resume. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs): All candidates must show evidence of the following mandatory technical competencies to meet basic qualifications for this position. The narrative statements should demonstrate your specialized knowledge and technical competence. Please give concrete examples of your experience and demonstrate the complexity of the knowledge and skills you possess. You should address each MTQ separately, with the total narrative not exceeding ten pages. Mandatory Comprehensive in-depth expert knowledge and understanding of, and experience in applying, U.S. international tax laws and other international legal authorities, gained from years of high level legal experience; and is an accomplished and recognized nationwide authority in the international tax area. Highly skilled to write legal tax documents ranging from complex documents designed for legal practitioners to non-technical/educational material targeted for more general use. High-level ability to reason, research complex legal problems/matters, and analyze/forecast the ramifications of alternate resolutions or courses of actions. Demonstrated ability for prompt, effective decision-making, along with a keen sense of ability to solve problems of substantial impact, sensitivity, and complexity within short deadlines. Desirable: (Note: Failure to address these factors will result in your application being rated ineligible.) Narrative responses to the MTQs and Desirable Qualifications should not be more than two pages for each. Please provide responses to MTQs and Desirable Qualifications each on separate sheets of paper.

Education

For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent. An official transcript will be required if you are selected.

A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address Office of Chief Counsel, IRS Staffing and Classification Branch 1111 Constitution Ave, NW Washington, DC 20224 US
• Name: Carrie Middleton
• Phone: 202-317-6578
• Email: [email protected]