Assistant Commissioner of Legal Affairs

Title: Assistant Commissioner of Legal Affairs

State Role Title: Policy Planning Manager III

Hiring Range: Commensurate with Experience

Pay Band: 7

Agency: Department of Taxation

Location: Main Street Center

Agency Website: https://www.tax.virginia.gov/work-with-us

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Virginia Tax is seeking an experienced policy and legal professional to serve as the Assistant Commissioner of Legal Affairs. This position serves on the agency's executive leadership team and will provide leadership, direction, and oversight for the Tax Adjudication, Disclosure, and Local Property Tax Divisions.  

Serving in this role, you will…

• Direct and oversee the agency's sales, income and local tax appeals processes
• Provide leadership and oversight of the agency's disclosure, safeguarding and records management functions
• Lead and support the local tax advisory functions of the agency
• Support direct reports in their career growth and the development of their teams 
• Ensure that office operations comport with the agency’s strategic plan
• Serve as the agency’s liaison to the Office of the Attorney General, including coordinating with the operational areas of the agency that interact with the OAG

This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule with 1 day remote and 4 days in office per week. 

This position is located at our Main Street Center office in Richmond, Virginia. 
 
The anticipated hiring range is commensurate with experience.
 

As a member of our team, you can expect additional benefits such as:  

 - Job stability and quality of life! Enjoy your work/life balance with flexible schedule options.

 - 12 Paid State holidays on top of vacation, sick, volunteer, and personal leave!  

 - Comprehensive and affordable health benefits. 

 - Participation in the Virginia Retirement System, VA 457 Deferred Comp, and more. 

At Virginia Tax… 

We are dedicated, resourceful individuals who strive to exceed our customers’ expectations. Not only do we serve the public, we are the public. We are a part of a community that cares about and celebrates each other, who promote opportunities for growth within a stable environment, and support a healthy work-life balance. 

What we do matters. So do you. 

Minimum Qualifications

 - Considerable knowledge of and experience applying federal, state, and local tax law

 - Executive level leadership, supervisory experience, and knowledge of management principles and practices

 - Experience advising senior leadership on legal matters

 - Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex legal and technical tax issues in a clear and concise manner

 - Knowledge and experience with tax litigation and/or tax appeals

Additional Considerations

 - Experience managing a tax controversy function within a state or federal agency

 - Active Bar license in Virginia or another state strongly preferred

 - Experience with tax disclosure, IRS safeguarding procedures, and record retention matters

 - Experience advising on local property tax matters

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your

Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Consideration for an interview is based solely on the information within the application. 

Pursuant to Sections 2.2-3115 and 2.22-3115 of the Code of Virginia, this position is designated to file a Statement of Economic Interests Form on or before the date the office or position is assumed and annually thereafter.

All Virginia Department of Taxation employees must be current with filing their Virginia state tax returns ensuring they were filed in compliance with established laws, rules and regulations. 

Virginia Tax participates in E-verify. Selected candidate(s) will be required to consent to and successfully pass a background investigation which includes fingerprint-based criminal history, tax compliance, and DMV driving record (if applicable) checks. The selected candidate will be prohibited from performing tax or accounting services for compensation during or outside business hours. 

Virginia Tax is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workforce. All qualified applicants are afforded equal opportunities without regard to race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, genetics, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities, if requested, during the application and/or interview process. If accommodations are needed, please contact Human Resources at (804) 786-3610. 

Contact Information

Name: Virginia Tax Talent Acquisition Team

Phone: 804-786-3608 

Email: hroffice@tax.virginia.gov 

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.