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. The position offers competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package.

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 clients on transactional planning, tax-advantaged business restructuring, audit defense, representation in state and local administrative proceedings, appeals, and large-scale 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 federal and state tax controversies.
• Experience in property tax matters.
• Experience working with clients from various industries.
• Experience in government agencies or courts.

Skills

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to handle complex tax issues.
• Knowledge of state and local tax laws.
• Experience with tax planning and structuring.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus.
• Health insurance with an optional HSA.
• Short and long-term disability insurance.
• Dental and vision care insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 401K plan.
• Vacation and sick leave.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Voluntary accident, life, disability, critical illness, and cancer insurance.
• Pet insurance.

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.

Commute/Transit

Commuter and transit programs may be available in certain markets.

EEO Statement

Greenberg Traurig 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 and to the principles of non-discrimination on any protected basis.