Junior-Level Tax Controversy Associate

About the role

Baker McKenzie’s Tax Practice is a leader within the Firm and one of the most highly regarded tax practices in the world. Ranked Band 1 by Chambers Global for its work worldwide, the Tax Practice is recognized by clients and industry peers for the quality tax advice it provides. Our Tax Practice expertly covers all aspects of tax planning and transactions, dispute resolution (both administrative and litigation), tax policy, transfer pricing, indirect taxes and wealth management tax advice and planning.

Responsibilities

• Resolve tax controversies with U.S. tax authorities, whether those controversies arise at the audit or administrative appeals stages, or litigate them before the courts where necessary or beneficial to our clients.
• Skilled trial lawyers and trained, experienced advocates.
• The successful candidate will have 1-2 years of relevant experience in tax controversy and an interest in resolving tax disputes.
• Strong analytical and writing skills, exceptional speaking and interpersonal skills and the ability to function smoothly in a global-team environment with culturally diverse team members.

Requirements

• A Masters in Tax Law and/or the CPA's In-depth Tax Program will be favorably considered.
• Applicants must be admitted to and a member in good standing of the California Bar.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant experience in tax controversy.
• An interest in resolving tax disputes.

Skills

• Strong analytical and writing skills.
• Exceptional speaking and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to function smoothly in a global-team environment with culturally diverse team members.

Benefits

• Ranked Band 1 by Chambers Global for its work worldwide.
• Recognized by clients and industry peers for the quality tax advice it provides.
• Expertly covers all aspects of tax planning and transactions, dispute resolution, tax policy, transfer pricing, indirect taxes and wealth management tax advice and planning.

Pay

• N/A

Schedule

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Benefits

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Application Instructions

Please submit a cover letter, transcripts, a writing sample and resume with your application.