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Mid-Level Tax Controversy Associate Attorney at Direct Counsel San Francisco, CA

Direct Counsel, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199

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Mid-Level Tax Controversy Associate Attorney job at Direct Counsel. San Francisco, CA.

Job Description Mid-Level Tax Controversy Associate Attorney – San Francisco, Washington, New York, Palo Alto, CA

Direct Counsel is seeking a

Mid-Level Tax Controversy Associate Attorney

to join a highly regarded, nationally recognized law firm with a robust tax practice. This position offers the opportunity to work on

complex tax disputes and litigation

involving multinational corporations, high-net-worth individuals, and family offices.

Key Responsibilities

Handle sophisticated tax disputes, including

international tax and transfer pricing matters .

Represent clients in

federal and state tax audits, administrative appeals, and litigation .

Interact with clients, in‑house tax and legal teams, opposing and co‑counsel, accounting firms, and representatives from taxing authorities.

Conduct in‑depth legal research and draft persuasive memoranda, motions, and briefs.

Collaborate with experienced attorneys in a

highly strategic and team‑oriented environment .

Qualifications

3‑5 years

of relevant experience in tax litigation or controversy at a law firm, accounting firm, or government agency (IRS Chief Counsel, DOJ Tax, Tax Court, or a relevant clerkship).

Strong background in

tax law, tax procedure, and dispute resolution .

A degree or coursework in

economics or accounting

is a plus.

Excellent

oral and written communication skills , with the ability to convey complex tax issues effectively.

Admission to practice in the jurisdiction of interest.

Why Join?

Work with

renowned tax attorneys

handling high‑profile cases.

Engage in

challenging and high‑stakes tax litigation

with substantial client impact.

Be part of a firm that values

collaboration, innovation, and professional growth .

The firm’s expected hiring range for this position is

$260,000 – $365,000

per year depending on the candidate’s experience, skills, educational and professional background, and overall qualifications.

This is a

hybrid role

with some in‑office expectations.

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