Associate General Counsel (Office of Tax & Revenue)

Company Overview

Government of the District of Columbia

Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO)

Assistant General Counsel (TAX)

$176,948.00 - $214,712.00Annually

This position is located in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), Office of the General Counsel (OGC). The Associate General Counsel - Office of Tax and Revenue (AGC) serves as a supervisory attorney managing Assistant General Counsel staff who provide legal advice to the OCFO in the area of legal matters for the Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR).

In addition, the AGC serves as legal advisor on court opinions and administrative decisions in the areas of local and federal tax law, and real estate law as such law relates to the functions and operations of the District’s Office of the Recorder of Deeds.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Provides legal advice, to the Deputy Chief Financial Officer (DCFO) for OTR and other officials with respect to the implementation of rules, regulations, statutes, opinions and advice of the Office of the Attorney General (OAG);
• Assist OTR in the formulation and standardization of legal documents; drafts and edits proposed tax legislation on behalf of OTR;
• · Reviews final draft legislation with the Deputy Chief Financial Officer and OCFO's General Counsel before submission to the Chief Financial Officer for approval;
• Develops and assures implementation of appropriate and timely responses to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests;
• Cooperates with and assists OAG in handling OTR's civil tax and administrative cases; performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Seven (7) years of progressive experience, including two (2) years at the managerial level, advising on complex legal and regulatory matters involving local and federal tax law; applying knowledge of federal and state tax laws, theories, practices, and principles; and working knowledge and experience proposing and drafting legislation.

In addition – A Juris Doctorate degree or equivalent from an accredited law school is required and D.C. licensure or admittance to membership in the D.C. Bar in accordance with the D.C. Bar rules within six (6) months of employment.

An official transcript must be submitted to be considered for the position. If applicable, your application package must include a U.S. evaluation of all foreign transcripts. Acceptable foreign credential equivalency reports must be provided by organizations that have current membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE).

Please submit your resume to [email protected] or the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Office of Human Resources, 1101 4th Street, SW, Suite W220, Washington, DC 20024.

To complete an application or for additional details related to this vacancy, please visit www.cfo.dc.gov

The OCFO offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, retirement, and educational assistance.

The Office of the Chief Financial Officer is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Pay: $176,948.00 - $214,712.00 per year

Application Question(s):

• Are you legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future?
• This is a hybrid position and would require you to work out of the Washington DC office couple days every week. Are you open to commuting or relocating?
• How many years of professional experience do you have handling complex legal and regulatory matters involving federal, state, and local tax laws, regulations, and IRS rulings to resolve issues in the capacity of an attorney or legal counsel?
• Are you currently licensed or admitted to practice law in the District of Columbia (D.C.), or are you willing and able to obtain D.C. Bar membership within six (6) months of employment in accordance with D.C. Bar requirements?
• Do you currently hold a Juris Doctorate degree or equivalent from an accredited law school?

Work Location

Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20024