February 13, 2026

Tax Associate - Controversey

TaxControversy

DLA Piper
District of Columbia, New York City, San Francisco, Silicon Valley

DLA PiperDistrict of Columbia, New York City, San Francisco, Silicon Valley

Practice area

Tax · Controversy

PQE

3-5 years

Locations

District of Columbia, District of Columbia | New York City, New York | San Francisco, California | Silicon Valley, California

Salary

$260,000-$365,000

Employment type

Full-time

Overview

Tax Controversy Associate position focused on complex tax disputes and litigation.
Represent multinational entities, partnerships, family offices, and high net worth individuals in matters involving international tax, transfer pricing, and cross-border transactions.
Requires 3-5 years of experience from a law firm, large accounting firm, or government (e.g., IRS Chief Counsel, DOJ, Tax Court, or relevant clerkship).
Experience interacting with clients, in-house tax/legal teams, opposing counsel, accounting firms, and taxing authority representatives is preferred.
Core responsibilities include conducting legal research and analysis, drafting legal documents (briefs, motions, correspondence), and assisting with case management (trials, negotiations, settlements).
Must be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
A background in economics or accounting is helpful but not required.
Requires a JD degree from an accredited law school and admission to practice in the state where officing.
The expected salary range for this position is $260,000-$365,000 per year, dependent on market location, experience, and qualifications.
Comprehensive benefits package is offered, including medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k).
This is a hybrid work arrangement, requiring regular in-office presence with some flexibility for remote work.

Trusted recruiters

Work with a recruiter who has a real relationship with the hiring team and comes recommended by your peers.

Top recruiter for this opening
Priya Gulati
Legal Recruiter
Pacific Legal Search
Why talk to Priya Gulati?
Nadia B. Saleem joined DLA Piper's Los Angeles office in the Restructuring group.
Priya was a dream to work with when I was looking to transition firms. She was incredibly responsive, keeping me updated on applications without my having to follow up; she was attentive in ensuring that any firms I submitted to would be a good fit for me; and she took time to help me prepare for all of my interviews to ensure that I was set up for success. In the end, she was able to help me find a position in a new geographic location in less time than I expected, despite a weak market for my practice area. I would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a new position.
Nadia B. Saleem
DLA Piper • Los Angeles
Top recruiter for this opening
Jessica Pai
Legal Recruiter
McClure Harrison, Inc.
Why talk to Jessica Pai?
Bill Van Decker joined DLA Piper's New York City office in the Finance group.
Jessica placed me in my current position at DLA Piper. She made the job search easy. Jessica is very professional and responsive. I highly recommend working with her in the future.
Bill Van Decker
DLA Piper • New York City
Top recruiter for this opening
Susan Belardi
Legal Recruiter
Legal Placement Consultants LLC
Why talk to Susan Belardi?
Sean Robinson joined DLA Piper's District of Columbia office in the Intellectual Property group.
A chain of work colleagues put me in touch with Susan when I wanted to transition to a new position. Susan was extremely transparent about her process and asked for my explicit permission before contacting firms on my behalf, which gave me the chance to research firms and decide whether I felt the fit was right. Susan helped me learn information about firms and helped me practice my interview skills so I went into an interview confident and armed with knowledge that immediately struck a chord with the people who interviewed me. She never gave up on me, even when I got discouraged. I got a great job with DLA Piper thanks to Susan's hard work, and I'm extremely happy!
Sean Robinson
DLA Piper • District of Columbia

Trusted recruiters

Work with a recruiter who has a real relationship with the hiring team and comes recommended by your peers.

Top recruiter for this opening
Priya Gulati
Legal Recruiter
Pacific Legal Search
Why talk to Priya Gulati?
Nadia B. Saleem joined DLA Piper's Los Angeles office in the Restructuring group.
Priya was a dream to work with when I was looking to transition firms. She was incredibly responsive, keeping me updated on applications without my having to follow up; she was attentive in ensuring that any firms I submitted to would be a good fit for me; and she took time to help me prepare for all of my interviews to ensure that I was set up for success. In the end, she was able to help me find a position in a new geographic location in less time than I expected, despite a weak market for my practice area. I would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a new position.
Nadia B. Saleem
DLA Piper • Los Angeles
Top recruiter for this opening
Jessica Pai
Legal Recruiter
McClure Harrison, Inc.
Why talk to Jessica Pai?
Bill Van Decker joined DLA Piper's New York City office in the Finance group.
Jessica placed me in my current position at DLA Piper. She made the job search easy. Jessica is very professional and responsive. I highly recommend working with her in the future.
Bill Van Decker
DLA Piper • New York City
Top recruiter for this opening
Susan Belardi
Legal Recruiter
Legal Placement Consultants LLC
Why talk to Susan Belardi?
Sean Robinson joined DLA Piper's District of Columbia office in the Intellectual Property group.
A chain of work colleagues put me in touch with Susan when I wanted to transition to a new position. Susan was extremely transparent about her process and asked for my explicit permission before contacting firms on my behalf, which gave me the chance to research firms and decide whether I felt the fit was right. Susan helped me learn information about firms and helped me practice my interview skills so I went into an interview confident and armed with knowledge that immediately struck a chord with the people who interviewed me. She never gave up on me, even when I got discouraged. I got a great job with DLA Piper thanks to Susan's hard work, and I'm extremely happy!
Sean Robinson
DLA Piper • District of Columbia

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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