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Controversy Jobs in Boston, MA (NOW HIRING)

Tax Manager - Banking & Capital Markets

Boston, MA · On-site

$120K - $158K/yr

Do you have experience with accounting for income taxes, tax advisory, tax compliance, or tax controversy? Deloitte's Business Tax Services practice offers the opportunity to advise leading banking ...

Tax Manager - Federal / Corporate Tax

Boston, MA · On-site

$120K - $158K/yr

Are you interested in accounting for income taxes, tax advisory, tax controversy, and tax planning? Do you want to help large global and dynamic midsize companies across industries address complex ...

Tax Manager - Real Estate

Boston, MA · On-site

$120K - $158K/yr

Your advisory work will address REIT qualification, the impact of tax reform on pass-through entities and other real estate businesses, business restructuring, and tax controversy. You'll oversee ...

Tax Manager - Banking & Capital Markets

Boston, MA · On-site

$120K - $158K/yr

Do you have experience with accounting for income taxes, tax advisory, tax compliance, or tax controversy? Deloitte's Business Tax Services practice offers the opportunity to advise leading banking ...

M&A Tax Senior

Boston, MA · On-site

$88K - $109K/yr

Experience with tax controversy and procedure * Ability and willingness to travel, when necessary All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color ...

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Controversy information

What is the difference between Controversy vs Journalist?

AspectControversyJournalist
Required credentialsVaries; often no formal certificationDegree in journalism, communications, or related field
Work environmentPublic forums, social media, media outletsNewsrooms, media organizations, freelance
Employer and industry usageIndividuals or groups creating or sparking controversyMedia outlets, newspapers, TV stations
Common search intentUnderstanding or analyzing controversyReporting news, investigative journalism

Controversy refers to a contentious issue or debate, often created or highlighted by individuals or groups. A journalist, on the other hand, is a professional who reports, investigates, and presents news stories. While controversy can be a subject of journalism, the roles differ: controversy is a phenomenon or topic, whereas a journalist is a profession focused on informing the public about such issues.

Infographic showing various Controversy job openings in Boston, MA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 81% Physical, 15% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution.

Associate Tax Controversy - Boston

Boston, MA • On-site

Direct Counsel
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 1 - 10 employees

Full-time

Re-posted 11 days ago


Job description

Tax Controversy Associate Attorney (2nd–5th Year)
Locations: Boston, Chicago, New York, Washington, D.C.
Compensation: Cravath Scale + Full Benefits

Direct Counsel represents an Am Law 100 firm seeking a Tax Controversy Associate Attorney to join its offices in Boston, Chicago, New York, and Washington, D.C. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a premier global law firm on sophisticated tax disputes and high-stakes matters.

About the Practice Group

The Tax Controversy Practice Group advises clients on complex U.S. federal, state, local, and cross-border tax disputes. The team handles matters involving corporate tax, partnership tax, transfer pricing, international tax, SALT, and criminal tax issues, representing clients throughout audits, investigations, negotiations, litigation, and appeals.

About the Role

The firm is seeking 2nd–5th year associates with 2+ years of experience in complex tax disputes to support a sophisticated tax controversy practice.

Responsibilities include:

  • Advising clients on complex tax controversy matters
  • Representing clients in disputes with tax authorities, including the IRS
  • Conducting legal research and drafting memoranda, briefs, and client communications
  • Assisting with litigation, negotiations, and appellate matters
  • Collaborating with attorneys across offices and practice groups
Qualifications
  • J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials
  • Admission to the applicable state bar (or eligibility to waive in)
  • 2+ years of experience in tax controversy matters
  • Experience with corporate, partnership, international tax, transfer pricing, SALT, or criminal tax matters preferred
  • Strong research, writing, and analytical skills

Writing sample required for consideration.

Compensation & Benefits
  • Cravath Scale compensation
  • Full benefits package
  • Opportunity to work on complex, nationally significant tax matters with a leading global law firm

Direct Counsel connects exceptional legal talent with premier law firms and organizations.