Tax Attorney

NPAworldwide; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

NPAworldwide is seeking a Staff Attorney to join its Tax team in Charlotte. The role focuses on representing Fortune 500 companies with tax planning, incentive negotiations, and compliance across state and local regimes.

Responsibilities include negotiating incentives, drafting contracts, and supporting tax compliance. Requires a JD and extensive tax/contract experience, with a strong ability to work with officials and deadlines.

Qualifications

• J.D. required from an accredited law school.
• Active bar admission in a relevant jurisdiction (U.S.).
• 25 years of tax experience in a law firm or public accounting tax department preferred.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate state and local incentive packages with states, counties and municipalities.
• Draft and review state, local and utility partner contracts related to incentive offers.
• Assist clients with ongoing state and local tax incentive compliance and reporting.

Skills

Tax law

Contract law

State & local tax

Negotiation

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Job Description

A leading southeastern law firm with a national practice, is seeking aStaff Attorneyto join itsTaxteam in Charlotte. Our practice represents Fortune 500 companies, professional sport organizations and other taxpayers in expansion and/or relocation efforts, negotiating and claiming economic development incentive benefits, supporting state and local tax compliance, audit, settlement, protest and/or appeal with state tax agencies, and state and local taxation of corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies.

A leading southeastern law firm with a national practice, is seeking aStaff Attorneyto join itsTaxteam in Charlotte. Our practice represents Fortune 500 companies, professional sport organizations and other taxpayers in expansion and/or relocation efforts, negotiating and claiming economic development incentive benefits, supporting state and local tax compliance, audit, settlement, protest and/or appeal with state tax agencies, and state and local taxation of corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies.

This role offers the chance to contribute on highstakes matters under demanding timelines, delivering practical, businessfocused tax solutions. Youll be part of multidisciplinary workstreams that support transactions, tax planning, controversy defense, and incentive strategies, helping clients navigate complex regimes with precision and responsiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• Negotiate state and local incentive packages with states, counties and municipalities for expanding or relocating businesses.
• Negotiate, draft and review state, local and utility partner contracts related to incentive offers.
• Assist clients with ongoing state and local tax incentive compliance to including claiming benefits and supporting required reporting.
• Work with commercial real estate team to oversee project related land transactions and participate in site evaluation for relocating businesses.
• Participate in tax-exempt bond offerings and oversee requisition process.
• Prepare property tax returns.
• Participate in audit review and defense preparing responses and reviewing documents.
• Research federal, state and local tax issues.
• Discusses tax issues and planning opportunities with other team members.

Qualifications

• J.D.from an accredited law school;active bar admissionin a relevant jurisdiction.
• 25 years of tax experience in a law firm or public accounting tax department (preferred);
• 25 years of in-depth contract experience in a law firm; or
• Senior counsel with contract experience with a willingness to work with numbers and engage with state and local officials.

Why Is This a Great Opportunity

Rapidly growing national firm with a lot of opportunities to advance. Full benefits and relo package.

Salary Type: Annual Salary

Salary Min: $150000

Salary Max: $275000

Currency Type: USD