The IRS’s Office of Chief Counsel is seeking to fill the position of Assistant Division Counsel (Abusive Tax Avoidance Transactions), which has responsibility for formulating, implementing, and executing a comprehensive plan for addressing abusive tax avoidance transactions (ATATs), which includes examination, assessment, and collection matters.

Major Duties:  Serves as the first line supervisor of attorneys assigned to the Headquarters ATAT function, and has functional responsibility for oversight of ATAT matters throughout the Division. Provides guidance to and serves as the principal legal advisor and contact point on ATAT matters with Division field attorneys, other components of the Office of Chief Counsel, the SB/SE Division (“the client Division”), Treasury, and the Department of Justice. Serves as principal legal advisor and contact person on anti-money laundering (AML) issues. Participates with the Division Counsel and/or Deputy Division Counsel in assisting the client Division with the development of strategies, plans, and designs for a comprehensive ATAT program at the pre-filing, post-filing, and collection stages which also includes analyzing some of the most difficult and important legal and policy matters affecting the client Division, interpreting legal principles for the client Division, etc. Assists in the establishing and monitoring organizational ATAT goals for the Division Counsel in order to accomplish overall goals of the client Division and the Office of Chief Counsel. Acts as a personal consultant on matters relating to ATAT activities of the client Division, and assist the client Division in research, development, and training in the ATAT area.

Salary:  $107,521 – $139,774.

Application Deadline:  July 21, 2006.

For more details, or to apply, see here.