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Deputy Associate Chief Counsel (FIP)

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$152K/yr - $228K/yr

7+ years exp

The Office of Chief Counsel, IRS, is seeking a Deputy Associate Chief Counsel for Financial Institutions and Products (FIP) to provide legal advisory services and representation for the IRS. The role involves assisting in the executive direction of legal work, advising on complex issues related to tax laws affecting financial institutions and products, and overseeing the management of FIP's legal staff.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Assists the Associate Chief Counsel (FIP) in serving as senior legal advisor and expert consultant to Internal Revenue Service Division Commissioners, the Chief Counsel, and other top-ranking IRS and Treasury officials on the most difficult, important and complex issues, regulations, and needs relating to financial institutions and products, and on other selected legal issues. Represents these officials on sensitive and controversial issues related to these areas

Assists the Associate Chief Counsel (FIP) in serving as principal legal advisor to the Chief Counsel, Deputy Chief Counsel(s), other Division Counsel, and other Chief Counsel and IRS executives in issues and programs involving banks, thrift institutions, insurance companies and products, regulated investment companies, real estate investment trusts, annuities, original issue discount obligations, and other types of financial instruments and entities. Provides technical interpretation of the tax code and determines the legal position of the IRS in these and other designated program areas

In accordance with delegations of authority from the Chief Counsel and in consultation with the Division Counsel, exercises other responsibilities in designated areas including (but not limited to): designating cases for litigation; approving the defense or settlement of cases pending in the U. S. Tax Court; reviewing and coordinating pleadings, motions, briefs, settlement documents, notices of appeal, and other material prepared in connection with Tax Court litigation; approving recommendations of acquiescence and nonacquiescence in adverse decisions in tax litigation; and coordinating all other necessary litigation matters

Collaborates closely with the Associate Chief Counsel (FIP) and, when acting for him/her, has full authority to make decisions on any problems arising in the administration of the designated areas of responsibility including authority for signature on all matters on which the Associate Chief Counsel (FIP) has authority. Either directs, or personally performs, exhaustive and detailed research on complicated problems or cases, and reviews or prepares recommendations as to the position to be taken by the Associate Chief Counsel(FIP)

Actively assists the organization with program design and management. Identifies emerging issues appropriate for issue management, including strategic litigation; assists the organization in addressing non-compliant market segments by assisting with the development and implementation of compliance approaches and strategies including education and assistance with examinations; and collaborates to build cooperative partnerships with customers and stakeholders

Assists the Associate Chief Counsel (FIP) in serving as full partners with IRS counterparts in formulating short and long range program policies, strategies, and objectives for the organization to implement overall IRS strategy and vision. Participates in the design and development of integrated policies, programs, systems, and strategies that effectively provide superior customer service and ensures fairness and equity in enforcement for financial institutions

Assists in directing and overseeing the overall management of FIP's legal staff. In this regard, assists the Associate Chief Counsel (FIP) in providing continuing coordination, control, and direction of FIP operations to assure that Chief Counsel objectives, policies, procedures, and programs are implemented fully and effectively, including the development of programs and their evaluation in terms of effectiveness, efficiency, comprehensiveness, and timeliness

Serves as an acting Associate Chief Counsel (FIP) on operational matters when so designated during the absence or unavailability of the Associate Chief Counsel (FIP)

Performs other duties, as assigned, and delegated, by the Associate Chief Counsel (FIP), Chief Counsel and/or Deputy Chief Counsels

Qualification

J.D.LL.B.Active Bar MembershipTax Law ExpertiseLL.M. in TaxationExecutive LeadershipSupervisory ExperienceLegal Advisory SkillsStrategic Planning

Required

Possess at least the first professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association

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

Evidence of progressively responsible executive leadership and supervisory experience that is indicative of senior executive level managerial capability

Experience supervising many employees through subordinate supervisors and have experience hiring, developing, and evaluating employees

Submit a two-page resume that shows you possess the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Technical Qualifications (TQs)

Demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people

Demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades

Demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality

Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture

Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors

Thorough and comprehensive legal knowledge and a broad technical knowledge of tax laws, legal administration, and functions of the Internal Revenue Service, with an emphasis on the tax laws affecting financial institutions and products

Demonstrated ability to develop nationwide strategies and provide dedicated support and legal advice to high profile significant IRS top ranking officials and provide effective quality legal services to both internal and external customers