State & Local Tax Associate

State & Local Tax Associate
Location: New York, New York | Chicago, Illinois | Washington, District of Columbia | Los Angeles, California

A nationally recognised tax practice at a leading international law firm is seeking a State & Local Tax (SALT) Associate to join its growing team. This role offers exposure to sophisticated, multi-state tax matters across a wide range of industries, working closely with partners and senior attorneys on complex advisory, controversy, and transactional work.

This is an excellent opportunity for a SALT associate looking to deepen their technical expertise while operating within a highly collaborative, cross-office platform.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise clients on a broad range of state and local tax matters, including:

  • Corporate income and franchise tax

  • Sales and use tax

  • Property tax

  • Payroll and withholding tax

  • Personal income tax

• Support tax controversy matters, including audits, administrative disputes, and litigation support.

• Assist with SALT planning, restructuring, and transactional analysis.

• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, client advice, and technical submissions.

• Collaborate across offices on multi-jurisdictional tax projects and strategic client initiatives.

Who You Are:

• Approximately 3–5 years of dedicated State & Local Tax experience.

• Strong grounding in corporate income/franchise tax and sales and use tax matters.

• Exposure to SALT controversy or litigation is advantageous.

• Experience with tax planning or restructuring matters preferred.

• Excellent research, drafting, organisational, and communication skills.

• Comfortable managing complex, multi-state workstreams in a collaborative environment.

• Admitted to practice in the state in which you are based.

Compensation:

• Salary Range: $260,000 – $365,000 DOE (location dependent)

• Benefits: Comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, parental leave, flexible working, and discretionary bonus

Interested?
Contact Max at max@tposearch.com to express interest or learn more.

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