Tax Attorney

About the role

A leading southeastern law firm with a national practice is seeking a Staff Attorney to join its Tax team in Charlotte. The practice represents Fortune 500 companies, professional sports 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 high-stakes matters under demanding timelines, delivering practical, business-focused tax solutions. You’ll be part of multidisciplinary workstreams that support transactions, tax planning, controversy defense, and incentive strategies, helping clients navigate complex regimes with precision and responsiveness.

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, including claiming benefits and supporting required reporting.
• Work with the 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 the requisition process.
• Prepare property tax returns.
• Participate in audit review and defense, preparing responses and reviewing documents.
• Research federal, state, and local tax issues.
• Discuss tax issues and planning opportunities with other team members.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active bar admission in a relevant jurisdiction.
• 2–5 years of tax experience in a law firm or public accounting tax department (preferred);
• 2–5 years of in-depth contract experience in a law firm; or
• Senior counsel with contract experience and a willingness to work with numbers and engage with state and local officials.

Benefits

• Full benefits package.
• Relocation package.

Pay

Annual salary range: $150,000 – $275,000 USD.