Associate General Counsel

OCFO • Washington, DC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate General Counsel – Office of Tax and Revenue (AGC) is located in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), Office of the General Counsel (OGC). The AGC supervises Assistant General Counsel staff who advise the OCFO on legal matters involving the Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR). The role also advises on court opinions and administrative decisions concerning local and federal tax law, and real estate law related to the functions and operations of the District’s Office of the Recorder of Deeds.

The position provides legal advice to the Deputy Chief Financial Officer for OTR and other officials on implementing rules, regulations, statutes, opinions, and advice from the Office of the Attorney General. It assists OTR with formulating and standardizing legal documents, drafts and edits proposed tax legislation, reviews final draft legislation with the Deputy Chief Financial Officer and OCFO General Counsel before submission to the Chief Financial Officer, develops and ensures timely responses to Freedom of Information Act requests, and assists the Office of the Attorney General with OTR civil tax and administrative cases. Other related duties may be assigned.

This is a permanent appointment with one or more vacancies. The position is not in a collective bargaining unit. The work environment is an office environment; tour of duty is to be determined.

Requirements

• Seven years of progressive experience, including two years at the managerial level.
• Experience advising on complex legal and regulatory matters involving local and federal tax law.
• Knowledge of federal and state tax laws, theories, practices, and principles.
• Working knowledge and experience proposing and drafting legislation.
• Juris Doctorate degree or equivalent from an accredited law school.
• D.C. licensure or admission to membership in the D.C. Bar in accordance with D.C. Bar rules within six months of employment.
• Submit an official transcript; if applicable, provide a U.S. evaluation of foreign transcripts from an organization with current NACES or AICE membership.
• Specialized experience must provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties and be equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Assistant General Counsel staff providing legal advice to the OCFO on OTR matters.
• Advise on court opinions and administrative decisions concerning local and federal tax law and real estate law related to the District’s Office of the Recorder of Deeds.
• Provide legal advice to the Deputy Chief Financial Officer for OTR and other officials regarding implementation of rules, regulations, statutes, opinions, and advice from the Office of the Attorney General.
• Assist OTR in formulating and standardizing legal documents.
• Draft and edit proposed tax legislation on behalf of OTR.
• Review final draft legislation with the Deputy Chief Financial Officer and OCFO General Counsel before submission to the Chief Financial Officer for approval.
• Develop and ensure appropriate and timely responses to Freedom of Information Act requests.
• Cooperate with and assist the Office of the Attorney General in handling OTR civil tax and administrative cases.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree