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Tax Controversy Associate Attorney

Palo Alto, CA · Hybrid

$260K - $365K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Direct Counsel is seeking a Tax Controversy Associate Attorney to join a leading global law firm in San Francisco, Palo Alto, Washington, DC, or New York . This role is ideal for an associate ...

Tax Controversy Associate Attorney

Washington, DC · Hybrid

$260K - $365K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Direct Counsel is seeking a Tax Controversy Associate Attorney to join a leading global law firm in San Francisco, Palo Alto, Washington, DC, or New York . This role is ideal for an associate ...

Tax Controversy Associate Attorney

New York, NY · Hybrid

$260K - $365K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Direct Counsel is seeking a Tax Controversy Associate Attorney to join a leading global law firm in San Francisco, Palo Alto, Washington, DC, or New York . This role is ideal for an associate ...

Senior Associate, Tax Controversy

Raleigh, NC · On-site +1

$70K - $133K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Tax Controversy Senior Associate to join our Tax ... Perks/Benefits we offer for full-time team members: - Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the ...

Senior Associate, Tax Controversy

Austin, TX · On-site +1

$70K - $133K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Tax Controversy Senior Associate to join our Tax ... Perks/Benefits we offer for full-time team members: - Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the ...

Senior Associate, Tax Controversy

Charlotte, NC · On-site +1

$70K - $133K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Tax Controversy Senior Associate to join our Tax ... Perks/Benefits we offer for full-time team members: - Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the ...

Senior Associate, Tax Controversy

San Antonio, TX · On-site +1

$70K - $133K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Tax Controversy Senior Associate to join our Tax ... Perks/Benefits we offer for full-time team members: - Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the ...

Senior Associate, Tax Controversy

Fort Lauderdale, FL · On-site +1

$70K - $133K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Tax Controversy Senior Associate to join our Tax ... Perks/Benefits we offer for full-time team members: - Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the ...

Senior Associate, Tax Controversy

Birmingham, AL · On-site +1

$70K - $133K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Tax Controversy Senior Associate to join our Tax ... Perks/Benefits we offer for full-time team members: - Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the ...

Senior Associate, Tax Controversy

Topeka, KS · On-site +1

$70K - $133K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Tax Controversy Senior Associate to join our Tax ... Perks/Benefits we offer for full-time team members: - Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the ...

Senior Associate, Tax Controversy

Dallas, TX · On-site +1

$70K - $133K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Tax Controversy Senior Associate to join our Tax ... Perks/Benefits we offer for full-time team members: - Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the ...

Senior Associate, Tax Controversy

Minneapolis, MN · On-site +1

$70K - $133K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Tax Controversy Senior Associate to join our Tax ... Perks/Benefits we offer for full-time team members: - Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the ...

Senior Associate, Tax Controversy

Overland Park, KS · On-site +1

$70K - $133K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Tax Controversy Senior Associate to join our Tax ... Perks/Benefits we offer for full-time team members: - Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the ...

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Associate Tax Controversy - Chicago

Direct Counsel

Chicago, IL

$235K - $435K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 14 hours 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.