Tax Controversy Counsel

BCG Attorney Search; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Chicago seeks an experienced Tax Controversy Counsel to independently manage a broad range of federal and state tax matters, collaborate with clients and legal teams, and contribute meaningfully to the firm’s tax practice.

The ideal candidate has 8–10 years of tax controversy experience, a J.D., bar admission, and strong writing and analytical skills; an LL.M. in Taxation is preferred.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of tax controversy representation experience.
• Experience in a law firm, government, or accounting environment.
• Superior writing, communication, and analytical skills.
• Ability to navigate complex tax matters effectively.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in federal and state tax controversy matters.
• Handle IRS and state audits, examinations, and administrative appeals.
• Manage collections matters, penalty abatements, and installment agreements.
• Draft protests, responses to Information Document Requests, and legal pleadings.
• Engage in tax litigation, including U.S. Tax Court and District Court proceedings.

Skills

Tax controversy

Legal research

Legal writing

Client collaboration

Communication

Education

J.D. required

LL.M. in Taxation preferred

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Tax Controversy Counsel to join its Tax practice group in Chicago, with a preference for candidates in New York. The role requires managing a broad range of tax controversy matters independently while collaborating with clients and legal teams.

Duties

• Represent clients in federal and state tax controversy matters.
• Handle IRS and state audits, examinations, and administrative appeals.
• Manage collections matters, penalty abatements, and installment agreements.
• Draft protests, responses to Information Document Requests, and legal pleadings.
• Engage in tax litigation, including U.S. Tax Court and District Court proceedings.

Requirements

• 8-10 years of experience in tax controversy representation.
• Experience in a law firm, government, or accounting environment.
• Superior writing, communication, and analytical skills.
• Ability to navigate complex tax matters effectively.

Education

• J.D. required.
• LL.M. in Taxation preferred.

Certifications

• Active bar admission in the practicing jurisdiction.

Skills

• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Experience drafting legal documents and settlement submissions.
• Ability to collaborate with clients and legal teams.

Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Voluntary insurance including vision.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off.