Assistant General Counsel – Tax
EY
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Washington • Washington • United States
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Salary
💰 $210,900 - $406,000 per year
About the role
- Work with and advise firm leadership and engagement teams in evaluating and addressing issues raising potential legal and business risk
- Report to and work with other members of the U.S. legal team on a range of issues involving EY’s tax service line
- Assist on legal matters such as potential claims against the firm, practice standards, contracting issues impacting the tax advisory practice
- Stay abreast of significant developments in federal tax law
- Respond to government and third-party subpoenas and investigations
- Prepare and defend witnesses in depositions, prepare witnesses for trial testimony
- Collaborate with and manage outside legal counsel on significant legal matters
- Conduct internal investigations in response to allegations of professional code of conduct violations
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) with strong academic credentials required
- Membership in the State Bar as an attorney qualified to practice law in the state where the resident EY office is located
- A minimum of 8+ years of legal experience, including from a top-tier law firm and/or U.S. Department of the Treasury
- Tax controversy experience at administrative and judicial levels
- Deposition defense and responding to legal process
- Experience with practice and penalty standards applicable to federal tax advisory services
Benefits
- medical and dental coverage
- pension and 401(k) plans
- paid time off options
- flexible vacation policy
- designated EY Paid Holidays
- Winter/Summer breaks
- Personal/Family Care leaves
- other leaves of absence
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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Certifications
State Bar membership