Tax Controversy Attorney

Summary:

Meta is seeking a Tax Controversy attorney to join our in-house tax controversy practice. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in tax litigation, negotiation, and strategic planning. This key role will manage and drive the resolution of complex issues at various stages of tax disputes, including IRS audits, appeals, and litigation, as well as provide counsel on tax matters impacting the broader business.

Required Skills:

Tax Controversy Attorney Responsibilities:

• Strategically manage and resolve high-stakes tax controversies, including IRS audits, appeals, and litigations
• Prepare and review sophisticated tax opinions, briefs, discovery, and other legal documents
• Develop and implement tax controversy policies, procedures, and risk management strategies
• Collaborate with senior leadership, tax, finance, and accounting teams to integrate tax planning
• Provide guidance on complex tax matters
• Stay abreast of evolving tax laws, regulations, and procedures

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in tax controversy law, preferably a combination of in-house and law firm experience
• Admitted to practice law in relevant jurisdictions
• Expertise in federal tax laws, procedures, and regulations
• Experience in interacting with tax authorities, including responding to IRS inquiries
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, high-volume discovery
• Experience advocating for client positions in tax proceedings, negotiating settlements with tax authorities, and leading cross-functional dispute resolution efforts
• Experience analyzing complex tax positions, managing multiple concurrent matters with competing deadlines, and developing strategic approaches to dispute resolution
• Proven track record of resolving complex tax disputes

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
• Communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex tax concepts to non-technical audiences
• Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
• Experience in managing relationships with outside counsel
• Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)

Public Compensation:

$180,000/year to $254,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Industry: Internet

Equal Opportunity:

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

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