Tax Associate - State and Local Tax

BCG Attorney Search; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Palo Alto, CA, seeks a State and Local Tax Associate to join its team. You will work on complex tax matters across industries and jurisdictions, collaborating with partners and senior attorneys to provide strategic client guidance.

Requirements include 3–5 years of State and Local Tax experience, a JD from an accredited law school and CA bar admission. Strong research, writing and communication skills are essential, with opportunities for collaboration across offices.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of 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.
• JD from an accredited law school and CA bar admission.

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 on multi-state tax projects and strategic initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Research skills

Writing ability

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Admitted to California Bar

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a State and Local Tax Associate to join its team in Palo Alto, CA. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex tax matters across various industries and jurisdictions, collaborating with partners and senior attorneys to provide strategic client guidance.

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 on multi-state tax projects and strategic initiatives.

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 California.
• 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.