State and Local Tax Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Short Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Short Hills, NJ is seeking a State and Local Tax Associate to advise on corporate income and franchise tax matters and to collaborate with a cross-office team on multi-state projects. The role addresses sales, use, property, payroll, and individual income tax issues with an emphasis on planning and structuring.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of dedicated SLT experience and a JD from an accredited law school, with exposure to controversy or litigation considered a bonus.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of dedicated State and Local Tax experience.
• JD from an accredited law school.
• Exposure to controversy or litigation is a plus.

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

Research skills

Writing

Communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Persuasive communication

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a State and Local Tax Associate in Short Hills, NJ. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex tax matters across various industries and jurisdictions, collaborating with a cross‑office team.

Duties

• 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.

Requirements

• 3‑5 years of dedicated State and Local Tax experience.
• Experience with corporate income, franchise, sales, use, property, payroll, and/or individual income tax matters.
• 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.

Certifications

Admitted to practice in the state in which they are officing.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Attention to detail and good business judgment.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Persuasive communication and management skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan.