Senior Legal Counsel – Tax
AT&T
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Dallas • Texas • United States
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Salary
💰 $231,700 - $347,500 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Advise executive leadership, the Tax Department and business teams on legal matters pertaining to federal, state and local tax matters.
- Assist the Tax Department in defending the company in federal, state and local tax controversies, from audit through administrative appeals and litigation (as necessary).
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, such as tax closing/settlement agreements, charitable contribution agreements and other legal documents.
- Direct outside counsel and coordinate with internal legal, compliance, and risk management teams to manage litigation or disputes related to tax matters and unclaimed property.
- Monitor changes in tax laws, telecommunications regulations, and industry standards, proactively advising stakeholders of impacts to business operations.
- Join a team of in-house attorneys and legal professionals, fostering professional growth and high performance.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; active and good standing with a state bar.
- 8+ years of experience in tax law, with a proven track record in federal and state tax litigation.
- Familiarity with other related legal fields, including nonprofit law and unclaimed property.
- Extensive experience negotiating and drafting tax closing/settlement agreements and other commercial documents.
- Skilled in advising and counseling business leaders on a variety of business issues.
- Excellent leadership, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple high-value projects and deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Preferred: Prior tax litigation experience within the United States Department of Justice, Internal Revenue service, or other federal agency.
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
- 401(k) plan
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Caregiver Leave
- Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
- Adoption Reimbursement
- Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
- Life and Accidental Death Insurance
- Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
- Extensive employee wellness programs
- Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
tax lawfederal tax litigationstate tax litigationcontract negotiationdrafting agreementstax closing agreementscharitable contribution agreementsunclaimed property lawlegal compliancerisk management
Soft Skills
leadershipnegotiationcommunicationproblem-solvingadvisingcounselingproject managementtime managementinterpersonal skillsteam collaboration
Certifications
Juris Doctor (JD)active state bar membership