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Director, Partner-Level Headhunter | Tax & Audit Recruitment Specialist | Placing CPA Partners at Big4, Top10 & Top50 Firms
The Role
You’re the attorney clients call when the IRS is escalating, the numbers are big, and no one can afford a misstep. This is a partner-level seat for a tax controversy lawyer who knows how to strategize, negotiate, and win. Not someone looking for comfort or committee layers. Someone who wants autonomy, authority, and a platform that actually backs them.
Base pay range: $500,000.00/yr - $6,000,000.00/yr
What You’ll Handle
Federal examinations, Appeals, and complex IRS disputes
Penalty defense, high-risk matters, and client crisis management
Litigation support, with opportunity to appear before the U.S. Tax Court
Cross-collaboration with SALT, international tax, and corporate teams
Growth of the controversy practice with full BD support
What You Bring
JD and active state bar admission
Significant experience in IRS controversies at a law firm, Big 4, or government
Strong track record managing audits, exams, Appeals, and settlements
Admission to the U.S. Tax Court preferredl
LLM in Taxation a bonus
Ability to develop business or bring relationships
Why This Platform
National brand with a growing controversy practice
Real partnership opportunity and autonomy
Strong litigation and tax infrastructure
Competitive comp structure and support to scale your practice
Ideal For
A tax controversy attorney who wants influence, impact, and a litigation-adjacent seat without bureaucratic drag.
Confidential conversations only. If you’re a Tax Controversy Partner or Counsel ready for a platform that matches your ambition, reach out.
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You’re the attorney clients call when the IRS is escalating, the numbers are big, and no one can afford a misstep. This is a partner-level seat for a tax controversy lawyer who knows how to strategize, negotiate, and win. Not someone looking for comfort or committee layers. Someone who wants autonomy, authority, and a platform that actually backs them.
Base pay range: $500,000.00/yr - $6,000,000.00/yr
What You’ll Handle
Federal examinations, Appeals, and complex IRS disputes
Penalty defense, high-risk matters, and client crisis management
Litigation support, with opportunity to appear before the U.S. Tax Court
Cross-collaboration with SALT, international tax, and corporate teams
Growth of the controversy practice with full BD support
What You Bring
JD and active state bar admission
Significant experience in IRS controversies at a law firm, Big 4, or government
Strong track record managing audits, exams, Appeals, and settlements
Admission to the U.S. Tax Court preferredl
LLM in Taxation a bonus
Ability to develop business or bring relationships
Why This Platform
National brand with a growing controversy practice
Real partnership opportunity and autonomy
Strong litigation and tax infrastructure
Competitive comp structure and support to scale your practice
Ideal For
A tax controversy attorney who wants influence, impact, and a litigation-adjacent seat without bureaucratic drag.
Confidential conversations only. If you’re a Tax Controversy Partner or Counsel ready for a platform that matches your ambition, reach out.
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