About this role
Meta is seeking a Tax Controversy attorney to join our in-house tax controversy practice. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in tax litigation, negotiation, and strategic planning. This key role will manage and drive the resolution of complex issues at various stages of tax disputes, including IRS audits, appeals, and litigation, as well as provide counsel on tax matters impacting the broader business.
Responsibilities
Strategically manage and resolve high-stakes tax controversies, including IRS audits, appeals, and litigations
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, tax, finance, and accounting teams to integrate tax planning
Provide guidance on complex tax matters
Stay abreast of evolving tax laws, regulations, and procedures
Qualifications
Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
7+ years of experience in tax controversy law, preferably a combination of in-house and law firm experience
Admitted to practice law in relevant jurisdictions
Expertise in federal tax laws, procedures, and regulations
Experience in 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 Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
Communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex tax concepts to non-technical audiences
Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
Experience in managing relationships with outside counsel
Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)