State and Local Tax (SALT) Attorney
Company: Direct Counsel
Location: New York City
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Direct Counsel is seeking a
State and Local Tax (SALT) Attorney (5–9 Years) to join an Am Law
firm. Locations: Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, Los Angeles, Milwaukee,
New York, San Diego, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, or Washington,
DC. Direct Counsel has partnered with a nationally recognized law
firm in seeking an experienced tax attorney to join its Taxation
Practice Group, with a primary focus on state and local tax (SALT)
matters. This role offers the opportunity to advise sophisticated
clients on complex multistate tax issues across a variety of
industries. Position Overview: The firm is seeking a mid-to-senior
level tax attorney with significant experience advising clients on
multistate taxation, tax controversy matters, and transactional tax
exposure issues. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working
directly with clients and managing complex SALT projects. Key
Responsibilities: Advise clients on multistate tax planning and
structuring matters Handle state tax controversy matters involving
income and sales tax issues Provide guidance on remediation of
state tax exposure in transactional contexts Support tax aspects of
corporate transactions and client advisory work Assist with matters
involving unclaimed property and escheatment (preferred) Manage
client relationships and oversee project execution Qualifications:
5–9 years of state and local tax (SALT) experience JD from an
ABA-accredited law school Active bar membership in good standing
(or eligibility for admission in the office of hire) Strong client
relationship and project management skills Excellent analytical,
communication, and interpersonal skills Ability to thrive in
complex, fast-paced environments Compensation: $310,000 – $370,000
annually, depending on experience and other job-related factors.
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental,
and vision insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; disability and life
insurance; adoption assistance; and backup care for dependents. If
you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please
contact Direct Counsel for a confidential discussion.
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