U.S. State and Local Tax (SALT) - Associate (Mid-Level) – SAC, SFO

About the role

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm, seeks a full-time 2nd – 6th year Associate in the U.S. State and Local Tax (SALT) Practice of our Sacramento or San Francisco office.

Responsibilities

• Provide tax planning and advice to clients, including major multinational corporations; large privately-owned businesses; financial institutions; exempt organizations; and private individuals, including high net worth individuals.
• Offer tax services such as U.S., cross-border, and state and local tax advice in connection with corporate transactions, business structures, capital markets, fund formation, real estate investment/financing, finance and financial instruments, and dispute resolution and litigation.
• Counsel senior management and business owners on tax issues regarding personal income, estate, gift, and wealth transfer matters.
• Work closely with clients to address complex tax challenges, seek greater efficiency in tax planning, ensure compliance with tax laws, and coordinate tax decisions across jurisdictions.
• Advise on transactional planning, tax-advantaged business restructuring, audit defense, representation in state and local administrative proceedings, appeals, and multi-jurisdictional litigation.
• Partner with the firm's nationally-recognized Government Law and Policy Practice to help clients achieve legislative results.

Requirements

• Solid academic credentials from a top law school.
• Strong writing and advocacy skills.
• Admitted to the California bar.
• Interest in federal and state tax controversies and an LLM in Taxation from a top law school is preferred but not required.
• Property tax experience or prior government experience, from a state or federal agency or court, is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in tax planning and advice to clients.
• Knowledge of U.S., cross-border, and state and local tax laws.
• Ability to work with clients on complex tax challenges.
• Experience in tax-advantaged business restructuring and audit defense.
• Strong communication and advocacy skills.

Skills

• Excellent research and analytical skills.
• Strong client service orientation.
• Effective negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K, vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program.
• Additional voluntary programs such as voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance, and pet insurance.
• Possible commuter and transit programs.

Pay

The expected pay range for this position is $215,000 - $390,000, with actual pay adjusted based on experience, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Schedule

Full-time employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus.

Contact Information

To apply, submit your resume, cover letter, law school transcript (unofficial transcript is acceptable), and a writing sample. Submissions from search firms should be made through our web portal for third-party submissions; contact Jessica Fijolek for access.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

GT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit-based consideration and review without regard to an individual’s race, sex, or other protected characteristics.