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Government of the District of Columbia
Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO)
Assistant General Counsel (TAX)
$176,948.00 - $214,712.00Annually
This position is located in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), Office of the General Counsel (OGC). The Associate General Counsel - Office of Tax and Revenue (AGC) serves as a supervisory attorney managing Assistant General Counsel staff who provide legal advice to the OCFO in the area of legal matters for the Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR). In addition, the AGC serves as legal advisor on court opinions and administrative decisions in the areas of local and federal tax law, and real estate law as such law relates to the functions and operations of the District’s Office of the Recorder of Deeds.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Provides legal advice, to the Deputy Chief Financial Officer (DCFO) for OTR and other officials with respect to the implementation of rules, regulations, statutes, opinions and advice of the Office of the Attorney General (OAG);
- Assist OTR in the formulation and standardization of legal documents; drafts and edits proposed tax legislation on behalf of OTR;
- · Reviews final draft legislation with the Deputy Chief Financial Officer and OCFO's General Counsel before submission to the Chief Financial Officer for approval;
- Develops and assures implementation of appropriate and timely responses to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests;
- Cooperates with and assists OAG in handling OTR's civil tax and administrative cases; performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Seven (7) years of progressive experience, including two (2) years at the managerial level, advising on complex legal and regulatory matters involving local and federal tax law; applying knowledge of federal and state tax laws, theories, practices, and principles; and working knowledge and experience proposing and drafting legislation.
In addition – A Juris Doctorate degree or equivalent from an accredited law school is required and D.C. licensure or admittance to membership in the D.C. Bar in accordance with the D.C. Bar rules within six (6) months of employment. An official transcript must be submitted to be considered for the position. If applicable, your application package must include a U.S. evaluation of all foreign transcripts. Acceptable foreign credential equivalency reports must be provided by organizations that have current membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE).
Please submit your resume to anita.tolani@dc.gov or the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Office of Human Resources, 1101 4th Street, SW, Suite W220, Washington, DC 20024.
To complete an application or for additional details related to this vacancy, please visit www.cfo.dc.gov
The OCFO offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, retirement, and educational assistance.
The Office of the Chief Financial Officer is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Pay: $176,948.00 - $214,712.00 per year
Application Question(s):
- Are you legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future?
- This is a hybrid position and would require you to work out of the Washington DC office couple days every week. Are you open to commuting or relocating?
- How many years of professional experience do you have handling complex legal and regulatory matters involving federal, state, and local tax laws, regulations, and IRS rulings to resolve issues in the capacity of an attorney or legal counsel?
- Are you currently licensed or admitted to practice law in the District of Columbia (D.C.), or are you willing and able to obtain D.C. Bar membership within six (6) months of employment in accordance with D.C. Bar requirements?
- Do you currently hold a Juris Doctorate degree or equivalent from an accredited law school?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20024
Company Overview
Government of the District of Columbia
Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO)
Assistant General Counsel (TAX)
$176,948.00 - $214,712.00Annually
This position is located in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), Office of the General Counsel (OGC). The Associate General Counsel - Office of Tax and Revenue (AGC) serves as a supervisory attorney managing Assistant General Counsel staff who provide legal advice to the OCFO in the area of legal matters for the Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR). In addition, the AGC serves as legal advisor on court opinions and administrative decisions in the areas of local and federal tax law, and real estate law as such law relates to the functions and operations of the District’s Office of the Recorder of Deeds.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Provides legal advice, to the Deputy Chief Financial Officer (DCFO) for OTR and other officials with respect to the implementation of rules, regulations, statutes, opinions and advice of the Office of the Attorney General (OAG);
- Assist OTR in the formulation and standardization of legal documents; drafts and edits proposed tax legislation on behalf of OTR;
- · Reviews final draft legislation with the Deputy Chief Financial Officer and OCFO's General Counsel before submission to the Chief Financial Officer for approval;
- Develops and assures implementation of appropriate and timely responses to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests;
- Cooperates with and assists OAG in handling OTR's civil tax and administrative cases; performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Seven (7) years of progressive experience, including two (2) years at the managerial level, advising on complex legal and regulatory matters involving local and federal tax law; applying knowledge of federal and state tax laws, theories, practices, and principles; and working knowledge and experience proposing and drafting legislation.
In addition – A Juris Doctorate degree or equivalent from an accredited law school is required and D.C. licensure or admittance to membership in the D.C. Bar in accordance with the D.C. Bar rules within six (6) months of employment. An official transcript must be submitted to be considered for the position. If applicable, your application package must include a U.S. evaluation of all foreign transcripts. Acceptable foreign credential equivalency reports must be provided by organizations that have current membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE).
Please submit your resume to anita.tolani@dc.gov or the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Office of Human Resources, 1101 4th Street, SW, Suite W220, Washington, DC 20024.
To complete an application or for additional details related to this vacancy, please visit www.cfo.dc.gov
The OCFO offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, retirement, and educational assistance.
The Office of the Chief Financial Officer is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Pay: $176,948.00 - $214,712.00 per year
Application Question(s):
- Are you legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future?
- This is a hybrid position and would require you to work out of the Washington DC office couple days every week. Are you open to commuting or relocating?
- How many years of professional experience do you have handling complex legal and regulatory matters involving federal, state, and local tax laws, regulations, and IRS rulings to resolve issues in the capacity of an attorney or legal counsel?
- Are you currently licensed or admitted to practice law in the District of Columbia (D.C.), or are you willing and able to obtain D.C. Bar membership within six (6) months of employment in accordance with D.C. Bar requirements?
- Do you currently hold a Juris Doctorate degree or equivalent from an accredited law school?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20024
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in tax counsel jobs.
- Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school and active bar admission
- Five or more years of tax law experience in a law firm, government agency, or corporate legal department
- Deep knowledge of federal income tax statutes, Treasury regulations, and IRS guidance
- Experience advising on corporate transactions, partnerships, or international tax matters
- LLM in Taxation from an accredited program, often preferred or required at senior levels
- Ability to draft tax opinions, rulings requests, and internal memoranda under time constraints
Tips for Your Tax Counsel Job Search
Tailor your resume to tax specialization
Generic legal resumes fail tax counsel searches. Lead with your specific practice area, whether federal income tax, transfer pricing, or SALT, and list the transactions or regulatory matters you've handled, not just the clients.
Highlight bar admission and LLM credentials
Many tax counsel postings filter for an LLM in taxation alongside bar admission. If you have one, place it prominently near the top of your resume rather than burying it in an education section at the bottom.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists tax counsel openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by tax function not just title
Search for tax counsel roles by function, such as controversy, compliance, or M&A tax, because hiring managers in large legal or corporate departments often post under department-specific titles that omit the word counsel entirely.
Prepare technical hypotheticals for interviews
Tax counsel interviews routinely test code interpretation under time pressure. Practice walking through a statute or Treasury regulation aloud, explaining your reasoning step by step, since interviewers want to hear your analytical process, not just the conclusion.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
When you receive an offer, clarify which practice areas you'll own versus support, since tax counsel roles vary widely from advisory-only to full controversy and audit defense, and mismatched scope expectations are a common source of early turnover.
Tax Counsel Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most tax counsels?
The most active employers for tax counsels right now are Chevron, County of San Diego, and AMD, and the most openings are in Texas, California, and Colorado, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially consistent in large publicly traded corporations, financial services firms, and government enforcement agencies.
How many tax counsel jobs are remote?
About 100% of tax counsel openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting broader trends in legal hiring. Advisory and planning roles, particularly those supporting internal corporate clients, tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while controversy and audit defense positions more frequently require in-office presence near courts or agency offices.
How do you become a tax counsel?
Becoming a tax counsel typically starts with earning a Juris Doctor and passing the bar, followed by several years of tax-focused practice at a law firm, the IRS, or a corporate legal department. Pursuing an LLM in Taxation strengthens your candidacy significantly. Building a specialization, such as international tax or M&A, makes you a more competitive candidate for in-house and senior roles.
How do you get hired as a tax counsel with limited experience?
Candidates with limited experience do best by targeting government roles at the IRS Office of Chief Counsel or state revenue agencies, which recruit at the entry level and provide structured tax litigation training. A tax clinic during law school, a relevant externship, or coursework in a tax LLM program can substitute for private-sector experience when you're applying to your first tax counsel position.
What does the tax counsel interview process look like?
Tax counsel interviews typically begin with a screening call focused on your background and specific practice area, followed by one or more rounds with the hiring attorney and department leadership. Expect at least one technical session where you'll be asked to analyze a code provision, walk through a transaction structure, or discuss a regulatory issue from your experience. Writing samples and references are commonly requested before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to tax counsel jobs?
You can find and apply to tax counsel jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your practice area and experience level, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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