Tax Associate - State and Local Tax

BCG Attorney Search; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Boston, MA seeks a State and Local Tax Associate to handle complex tax matters across industries and multi-state jurisdictions, collaborating with a cross-office team to deliver strategic client solutions.

Candidates should have 3-5 years of S&L tax experience, a JD from an accredited law school, and Massachusetts bar admission; strong writing, research, and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of dedicated State and Local Tax experience.
• Experience with corporate income, franchise, sales, and use tax.
• Exposure to controversy or litigation is a plus.
• Strong research, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across offices and disciplines.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Research & writing

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

JD from accredited law school

Massachusetts bar admission

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a State and Local Tax Associate in Boston, MA. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex tax matters across various industries and jurisdictions, collaborating with a cross-office team to deliver strategic client solutions.

Duties

• Support clients on corporate income and franchise tax matters.
• Advise on sales and use tax, property tax, and payroll tax issues.
• Assist with personal income tax and audit defense.
• 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, and use tax.
• Exposure to controversy or litigation is a plus.
• Strong research, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across offices and disciplines.

Education

• JD degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice in the state of Massachusetts.

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.

Benefits

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