Tax Controversy Attorney

Meta•Menlo Park, CA

5d•$180,000 - $254,000

About The Position

Meta is seeking a Tax Controversy Attorney to join its in-house tax controversy practice. The attorney will manage and drive the resolution of complex tax disputes at various stages, including IRS audits, appeals, and litigation, and provide counsel on tax matters affecting the broader business. The role calls for expertise in tax litigation, negotiation, and strategic planning. The attorney will develop tax controversy policies, procedures, and risk-management strategies; prepare and review sophisticated legal documents; and work with senior leadership and tax, finance, and accounting teams to integrate tax planning. The role also involves advising on complex tax matters and staying current on changes in tax laws, regulations, and procedures.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
7+ years of experience in tax controversy law, preferably combining in-house and law firm experience.
Admission to practice law in relevant jurisdictions.
Expertise in federal tax laws, procedures, and regulations.
Experience 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Strategically manage and resolve high-stakes tax controversies, including IRS audits, appeals, and litigation.
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 and tax, finance, and accounting teams to integrate tax planning.
Provide guidance on complex tax matters.
Stay abreast of evolving tax laws, regulations, and procedures.