Tax Controversy Associate

About the company Our client is a law firm. The role Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Join a litigation practice as a mid-level attorney representing clients in tax disputes. You will partner with a highly experienced senior lawyer, carry out legal research and produce persuasive written materials. The position contributes to building out a developing practice area. What you'll do - Assist a senior partner with tax-related litigation, both civil and criminal, and adjacent white-collar work. - Represent clients in examinations, administrative appeals and enforcement actions before the tax authority. - Argue tax disputes across specialized tax and federal trial-level courts. - Research legal questions and prepare court filings, legal memos and similar documents. - Counsel clients on compliance procedure, required filings and ways to avoid or reduce penalties. - Work alongside fellow litigators on cases that raise tax questions. Requirements What we're looking for - 3 to 5 years of tax controversy experience, gained at a law firm, in a judicial clerkship or at a government agency focused on tax. - A JD plus an LLM in Taxation, or current enrollment in an LLM program ending no later than Fall 2028. - Excellent legal research and writing ability, with a writing sample reviewed during interviews. - Active bar admission in the state of the chosen office, or a wave-in application close to completion. - Willingness to work from one of the three office locations. Bonus points - Background in both civil and criminal tax matters. Benefits Compensation and benefits - Base salary: USD 230,000 to 250,000 per year - Performance bonus Location and work model - New York, NY, United States; Philadelphia, PA, United States (preferred); or Washington, DC, United States - Hybrid, minimum 3 days per week in office - Full-time