Tax Controversy & Litigation Associate

Location: Washington, D.C. (or other major U.S. hubs as appropriate)

A leading international law firm is seeking a highly qualified associate to join its Tax Controversy and Litigation team. The group advises multinational corporations and high-profile clients on complex disputes, offering the opportunity to work on sophisticated, often novel issues involving federal tax law, transfer pricing, and cross-border matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Support all stages of tax controversy and litigation, including audits, administrative appeals, and federal court proceedings.
• Draft legal memoranda, briefs, and submissions addressing complex tax and procedural issues.
• Conduct detailed legal research and analysis on domestic and international tax concepts.
• Collaborate with partners and colleagues on strategic approaches to high-stakes disputes.
• Engage directly with clients and government agencies on technical tax matters.
  
  

Who You Are

• 1–3 years of experience in tax controversy or tax litigation.
• Strong academic credentials with excellent writing, communication, and analytical skills.
• Creative thinker with the ability to approach complex tax problems from multiple angles.
• Knowledge of international tax or transfer pricing concepts preferred.
• Experience at the IRS, DOJ Tax Division, or a federal judicial clerkship is advantageous.
  
  

Compensation

Salary Range: $225,000 – $310,000 DOE

Benefits: Comprehensive health, retirement, and parental leave benefits, along with discretionary performance-based bonuses

Interested?

Contact Max at max@thepeopleof.co.uk to express interest or learn more.

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