State and Local Tax (SALT) Associate Attorney

Job overview

The State and Local Tax (SALT) Associate Attorney is a hybrid role with locations across the US, including Phoenix, AZ. The salary range is $260,000–$365,000 per year, supporting the tax practice of a nationally recognized law firm. This role exists to advise clients on complex state and local tax matters, including planning, controversy, and transactional issues. The Associate Attorney collaborates with partners and senior attorneys on multi-jurisdictional tax projects across various industries.

What you'll do

• Advise clients on a broad range of state and local tax matters, including corporate income and franchise tax, sales and use tax, property tax, payroll and withholding tax, and individual income tax.
• Assist with tax planning, structuring, and transactional analysis.
• Support audit defense, administrative proceedings, and tax litigation matters.
• Conduct comprehensive legal research and analysis.
• Draft clear, well-reasoned legal memoranda and correspondence.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

phoenix az

attorney

legal

tax

salt

corporate tax

litigation

hybrid

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and retirement savings.

Why this role

Nationally recognized law firm, high salary range, hybrid work environment, multi-jurisdictional tax focus.

About the employer

Direct Counsel is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.