Raydar
Tax Controversy Associate
$230K–$250K
New York, New York · Full-time · Posted Sep 30, 2026
- Experience
- 3 to 5 years of tax controversy experience.
- Education
- JD plus an LLM in Taxation, or current enrollment in an LLM program ending no later than Fall 2028.
About the job
Represents clients in tax disputes and related litigation, advising on compliance while supporting the development of a tax controversy practice.
What you'll do
- Assist with civil and criminal tax litigation and related white-collar work; represent clients in examinations, appeals, and enforcement actions.
- Argue disputes in specialized tax and federal trial-level courts.
- Research legal issues and prepare filings, memos, and client guidance on compliance and penalties.
What they ask for
- 3 to 5 years of tax controversy experience at a law firm, judicial clerkship, or tax-focused government agency.
- JD plus an LLM in Taxation, or current LLM enrollment ending no later than Fall 2028.
- Excellent legal research and writing; a writing sample will be reviewed during interviews.
- Active bar admission in the chosen office's state, or a wave-in application close to completion; willingness to work from one of the three offices.
Nice to have
- Background in both civil and criminal tax matters.
Pay
USD 230,000 to 250,000 per year (base salary)
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