SALT Tax Associate – Multistate & Controversy (Reston)

BCG Attorney Search; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a Tax Associate in Reston, VA specializing in State and Local Tax (SALT) to join a cross-office team working on complex tax matters across various industries.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of SALT experience, strong research and writing skills, and a JD from an accredited law school. The role emphasizes collaboration across offices and disciplines and offers a pathway to growth within a national team.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of State and Local Tax experience.
• Experience with corporate income, franchise, sales, use, property, payroll, and/or individual income tax.
• Exposure to controversy or litigation is a plus.
• Experience with tax planning and restructuring preferred.
• Strong research, writing, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across offices and disciplines.
• Education: JD degree from an accredited law school.

Responsibilities

• Support clients on corporate income and franchise tax matters.
• Advise on sales and use tax issues.
• Handle property tax and payroll tax concerns.
• Assist with personal income tax matters.
• Provide controversy, audit defense, and litigation support.
• Engage in tax planning, structuring, and transactional analysis.
• Collaborate with partners and senior attorneys on multi-state tax projects.

Skills

Written communication

Research skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Independent work

Persuasive communication

Education

JD degree

Job description

BCG Attorney Search seeks a Tax Associate in Reston, VA specializing in State and Local Tax (SALT) to join a cross-office team working on complex tax matters across various industries.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of SALT experience, strong research and writing skills, and a JD from an accredited law school. The role emphasizes collaboration across offices and disciplines and offers a pathway to growth within a national team.