Tax Associate - State and Local Tax

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

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Tax Associate specializing in State and Local Tax (SALT) to join their team in Reston, VA. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex tax matters across various industries and jurisdictions, collaborating with a cross‑office team.

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.

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.
• Conceptual thinking and persuasive communication.

Benefits

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