Tax Counsel
Core
In-house tax attorney providing legal counsel, drafting legislation/policies, and representing the NYC Department of Finance in administrative hearings and litigation regarding business income and excise taxes.
Role type
Mid-to-Senior in-house tax attorney (government)
Builds
Tax policies, regulations, forms, legal memoranda, and case filings for the City's tax administration.
Domain
Public sector / Municipal Tax Law
Required skills
Tax law expertise, legal research, legislative drafting, administrative hearing representation, litigation support, policy analysis
Preferred skills
Experience with business income and excise tax, familiarity with NYC tax administration, ability to work with public and internal stakeholders
Technologies
Legal research databases, eServices platform
Responsibilities
Review and draft tax-related legislation, policies, and regulations; Represent the agency at administrative hearings and the Conciliation Bureau; Conduct complex legal research and draft memoranda and letter rulings; Collaborate with operational divisions on tax matters; Assist in litigation support and case preparation.
Seniority
Mid-level to Senior, hands-on IC