SALT Attorney

SalesTaxHelper; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

SalesTaxHelper in the United States seeks a SALT Attorney to advise clients on state and local tax matters, with a strong emphasis on sales and use tax. The attorney will represent clients before state revenue agencies and, when appropriate, in administrative or judicial proceedings, including settlements and protests.

The role includes coordinating voluntary disclosure agreements, supporting compliance and registrations, and collaborating with CPAs and internal tax professionals to deliver

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in state and local tax law, particularly sales and use tax, with experience in audits, appeals, controversy, and litigation.
• Demonstrated skills in legal research, statutory and regulatory interpretation, and drafting clear, persuasive legal documents (briefs, protests, memoranda, opinions).
• Experience engaging with state revenue agencies, including audit management, negotiation of assessments or settlements, and representation in administrative proceedings.
• Client-facing skills, including the ability to explain complex tax concepts in plain language, manage expectations, and build long-term advisory relationships.
• Comfort working in a remote environment, with strong time management, responsiveness, and proficiency using common legal research tools and tax software.
• Background in or familiarity with multistate taxation, nexus analysis, voluntary compliance efforts.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on state and local tax matters, with emphasis on sales and use tax.
• Represent clients before state revenue agencies and in administrative or judicial proceedings, including settlements.
• Draft protest letters and manage controversy from initial audit notice through resolution.
• Coordinate voluntary disclosure agreements (VDAs) and support compliance and registration efforts.
• Collaborate with internal tax professionals and CPAs to deliver practical, business-focused solutions.

Skills

SALT law

Legal research

Regulatory interpretation

Client-facing

Remote-friendly

Multistate taxation

Nexus analysis

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission (US)

LL.M. in Taxation

Job description

Company Description SalesTaxHelper empowers businesses across the U.S. to manage sales tax audits, disputes, and compliance challenges with confidence. The firm is composed of seasoned sales tax professionals and CPAs who focus on defending taxpayers against state revenue agencies, handling matters from initial audit notice through controversy and resolution. SalesTaxHelper delivers comprehensive services, including consulting, nexus reviews, audit defense, appeals, litigation, registrations, and return filing, all aimed at simplifying sales tax so clients can focus on growth. Applicants joining the team can expect a client-centered, advocacy-driven environment committed to trusted service and proven results.

Role Description The SALT Attorney is a full-time, in person (possibly hybrid) role responsible for advising clients on state and local tax matters, with a strong emphasis on sales and use tax. The attorney will represent clients before state revenue agencies and, as appropriate, in administrative or judicial proceedings, including negotiating settlements, drafting protest letters, and managing controversy from initial audit notice through resolution. The role also includes coordinating voluntary disclosure agreements (VDAs), supporting compliance and registration efforts, and collaborating with internal tax professionals and CPAs to deliver practical, business-focused solutions. The SALT Attorney will interact directly with clients, explain complex tax issues in clear terms, and contribute to internal knowledge development and process improvement.

Qualifications

Preferred new york or texas locensed and located in one of those metros

• Strong foundation in state and local tax law, particularly sales and use tax, with experience in audits, appeals, controversy, and litigation.
• Demonstrated skills in legal research, statutory and regulatory interpretation, and drafting clear, persuasive legal documents (briefs, protests, memoranda, opinions).
• Experience engaging with state revenue agencies, including audit management, negotiation of assessments or settlements, and representation in administrative proceedings.
• Client-facing skills, including the ability to explain complex tax concepts in plain language, manage expectations, and build long-term advisory relationships.
• Relevant credentials such as a Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction; an LL.M. in Taxation or prior experience at a tax-focused firm, public accounting firm, or revenue agency is beneficial.
• Comfort working in a remote environment, with strong time management, responsiveness, and proficiency using common legal research tools and tax software.
• Background in or familiarity with multistate taxation, nexus analysis, voluntary