Tax Controversy Associate

The People Of: Professional Services; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 235,000 - 365,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading compensation

Discretionary bonuses

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The People Of: Professional Services is seeking a 2nd–5th year Associate for its elite Tax Controversy practice. This position offers the chance to work on sophisticated domestic and international tax disputes for multinational corporations and individuals.

Based in Boston, Chicago, New York, or Washington, the Associate will handle complex tax issues, collaborate with litigation teams, and draft legal documents. The role comes with a competitive salary range of $235,000 – $365,000, along with market-leading compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• 2nd–5th year associate with experience in complex tax disputes.
• Experience at a leading law firm or government agency preferred.
• Strong academic credentials required.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on complex tax controversy and dispute matters.
• Handle federal, state, local and cross-border tax disputes.
• Draft legal memoranda, motions and submissions.

Skills

Complex tax disputes

Analytical skills

Excellent drafting skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Job description

Locations

Boston, MA, Chicago, IL, New York, NY, or Washington, DC.

An elite global law firm is seeking a 2nd–5th year Associate to join its nationally recognised Tax Controversy practice. This is an exceptional opportunity to work on sophisticated domestic and cross-border tax disputes for multinational corporations, high‑net‑worth individuals and tax‑exempt organisations.

This role can be based in Boston, MA, Chicago, IL, New York, NY, or Washington, DC. The role offers exposure to complex federal, state, local and international tax controversy matters, alongside significant responsibility within one of the market’s premier tax platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on complex tax controversy and dispute matters
• Handle federal, state, local and cross‑border tax disputes
• Support litigation, investigations and administrative proceedings
• Draft legal memoranda, motions and dispute‑related submissions
• Work on matters involving corporate, partnership, transfer pricing and international tax issues
• Assist with sensitive matters involving penalties, investigations and compliance issues
• Collaborate closely with appellate and litigation teams on high‑stakes matters

Who You Are

• 2nd–5th year associate
• Experience in complex tax disputes and tax controversy matters
• Background in corporate, partnership, transfer pricing, international tax, SALT and/or criminal tax matters preferred
• Strong academic credentials
• Excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills
• Experience at a leading law firm, government agency or sophisticated tax practice preferred
• Collaborative, detail‑oriented and commercially minded

Compensation

Salary Range: $235,000 – $365,000 depending on class year and experience. Benefits: Market‑leading compensation, discretionary bonuses and comprehensive benefits package.

Contact Max at [e-mail] to learn more or express interest.