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Attorney-Advisor (Tax) - Special Counsel (INTL)
Internal Revenue Service · Posted 7 days ago
About the Role
With nearly 1,700 attorneys, IRS Chief Counsel is the largest tax law firm nationwide. Our attorneys are among top tax law practitioners and some of the very best legal minds found anywhere. Together with the IRS, we serve the public by applying the tax code with fairness and integrity. After pausing hiring in 2025, we now seek new law graduates and experienced attorneys to join us. Click to learn more: IRS Office of Chief Counsel Careers Site Meet Our People Learn about our Legal Divisions
What You'll Do
- →The Special Counsel serves as the legal and technical consultant to the Associate and Deputy Associate Chief Counsels (International) (INTL), on the most difficult, important and complex matters.
- →As an Attorney-Advisor (Tax) - Special Counsel, your duties will include the following: Operate as a critical link between subject matter experts in INTL and other Counsel offices, as well as personnel in Appeals and Examination, with respect to the preparation of technical guidance, international field service, litigation, and strategic programs.
- →Draft both legal and non-legal documents ranging from tax advocacy designed for legal practitioners to non- technical/educational materials targeted for more general use.
- →Provide oral and written advice applying the tax laws related to cross- border transactions and activities, including the international provisions of the U.S. revenue laws, and bilateral and multilateral tax treaties and agreements to which the United States is a party.
- →Exercise decision-making skills, including in case or project management.
- →Analyze and interpret complex tax legislation, regulations, and policy matters that impact international tax policies and guidance.
- →Ensure that controversies stemming from cross-border transactions and activities are handled consistently with the correct interpretation of international provisions of the United States revenue laws, bilateral and multilateral tax treaties and agreements to which the United States is a party, and all foreign revenue laws that pertain to or affect tax matters in the United States.
- →Render legal advice and assistance to IRS personnel and other Chief Counsel personnel concerning international issues under examination in the audit of returns or in the consideration of claims for refunds or in respect of matters of treaty interpretation; and participate in the preparation of briefs and other materials in connection with U.S.
- →Tax Court litigation involving international matters.
- →Prepare or review recommendations concerning the defense, settlement, concession, or appeal of refund suits pending in international cases in the U.S.
- →District Courts or the U.S.
- →Court of Federal Claims; and work with the Department of Justice in connection with preparation of briefs and positions and strategy taken in international appellate litigation.
- →This is not an all-inclusive list.
Requirements
- ✓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.
- ✓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: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov)
Personality Fit
Job ID: 5f75b563-3956-48e2-b81e-f776e85ae6a2
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