Senior Tax Attorney, Conciliations

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Job Description NYC Department of Finance (DOF) is responsible for administering the tax revenue laws of the city fairly, efficiently, and transparently to instill public confidence and encourage compliance while providing exceptional customer service. The Legal Affairs Division serves as the in-house legal department for DOF, providing professional and comprehensive legal advice and services in support of a full range of city tax and other revenue-related matters. Legal Affairs Division attorneys and staff handle a wide range of legal issues, including real property taxes and exemptions, business income and excise taxes, collections, parking violations, treasury, land registry, FOIL, and employment law. Within Legal Affairs, the Conciliations Unit is an independent forum at DOF, charged with resolving disputes in an informal conference setting for City business and excise taxes. The Conciliations Unit is seeking experienced attorneys with a background in State and Local Tax or tax audit matters to serve as a Senior Tax Conciliator Attorney. Reporting to the Senior Director, the attorneys handle responsibilities including: - Direct conciliation conferences for tax cases. - Handle a...