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A Tax Lawyer is a legal professional who advises clients on potential tax liability (for example, in the buying of selling of assets) and the best way to mitigate that liability.
$176,657 / year median in North Carolina
-0% projected decline
Job Description
Tax Attorney (OOJ - 47920) 150000-275000 / US Dollars / Annual Salary NPAworldwide Recruitment Network update Last updated: Aug/18/2026
Job Description A leading southeastern law firm with a national practice, is seeking a Staff Attorney to join its Tax team in Charlotte. Our practice represents Fortune 500 companies, professional sport 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 multi‑disciplinary workstreams that support transactions, tax planning, controversy defense, and incentive strategies, helping clients navigate complex regimes with precision and responsiveness.
Key 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 to including claiming benefits and supporting required reporting.
Work with 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 requisition process.
Prepare property tax returns.
Participate in audit review and defense preparing responses and reviewing documents.
Research federal, state and local tax issues.
Discusses tax issues and planning opportunities with other team members.
Qualifications:
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 with a willingness to work with numbers and engage with state and local officials. Why is This a
Great Opportunity :
Rapidly growing national firm with a lot of opportunities to advance. Full benefits and relo package.
Pay Type:
Annual Salary
Pay Rate:
150000-275000
Currency Type:
US Dollars Visa sponsorship provided:
No
Location:
Charlotte, NC, North Carolina, USA
Remote Status:
No Remote
Pay Type:
Annual Salary
Salary:
150000-275000 / US Dollars
Occupational Categories:
Legal
Industry(ies):
Legal