Associate - Tax - Tax Controversy

Job Summary Associate – Tax – Tax Controversy Locations: Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; New York, NY; Washington, D.C. Minimum experience: 2 years in complex tax disputes. Responsibilities Advises clients on complex tax issues at every stage of a U.S. federal, state, local, or cross‑border tax controversy matter. Consults on the identification, management, and resolution of potential and actual tax controversies in a transactional context. Leverages experience from government (IRS and U.S. Department of Justice Tax Division) and strong working relationships with tax authorities to minimize dispute scope and achieve cost‑effective resolutions. Collaborates with Latham’s Supreme Court & Appellate Practice on litigation, applying advanced substantive, procedural, and evidentiary rules to secure favorable outcomes. Handles a broad range of controversy matters including corporate income, partnership, transfer pricing, international tax, SALT, and criminal tax issues. Qualifications Minimum 2 years of experience in complex tax disputes, including corporate, partnership, transfer pricing, international tax, SALT, and criminal tax matters. Strong analytical and written communication skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team. Benefits and Compensation Competitive base salary range (Class of US Payroll 2026): $225,000. Potential discretionary bonuses may be available depending on application circumstances and position. Access to the LiveWell Latham program, offering best‑in‑class benefits and comprehensive resources supporting health, family, and financial well‑being. Equal Opportunity Employer Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute. We periodically provide demographic data to legal publications, bar associations, civic and community organizations, and in some instances to local, state, and federal government agencies as required by law or contract. In accordance with Latham & Watkins policies, associates in this role must protect and maintain any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial and/or proprietary information that the firm retains either as part of the legal services the firm provides to clients or for internal purposes. Local Fair Chance Ordinances Los Angeles: Qualified applicants with criminal histories may be considered in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO). San Francisco: Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records may be considered in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Massachusetts: It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. Contact View email address on click.appcast.io | View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr