Attorney – State & Local Tax (SALT)

Job Title: Attorney – State & Local Tax (SALT)

Location: Towson, MD

Job Type: (Hybrid), Full-Time

About the Job:

This opportunity offers a collaborative and professional work environment with strong mentorship, career development, and long-term growth potential. The firm values excellence, integrity, teamwork, and client service while maintaining a flexible and supportive culture. Candidates seeking meaningful work, sophisticated tax matters, and a balanced professional environment are encouraged to apply.

We are seeking an experienced Attorney with a strong background in State and Local Tax (SALT) law, primarily focused on Maryland tax matters. This role is ideal for a highly analytical legal professional who can independently manage complex tax matters, provide strategic client counsel, and contribute to the continued growth of a sophisticated SALT practice.

The ideal candidate will possess deep technical knowledge of Maryland state and local tax regulations, substantial experience with sales and use tax matters, and strong client relationship management skills. This position offers direct client interaction, meaningful responsibility, and collaboration with attorneys across multiple practice areas.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage state and local tax matters from inception through resolution

Conduct detailed legal research and provide strategic tax analysis

Advise clients on Maryland SALT issues, including sales and use tax matters

Draft and review legal documents, memoranda, pleadings, and agreements

Represent clients in negotiations, audits, disputes, and related proceedings

Develop practical legal solutions tailored to client needs

Collaborate with attorneys and professionals across various practice areas

Maintain consistent client communication and provide proactive legal guidance

Ensure compliance with professional standards, bar requirements, and legal ethics

Stay current on developments in Maryland and multistate tax law

Requirements:

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Minimum 5+ years of experience practicing State and Local Tax law

Strong experience handling sales and use tax matters

Extensive knowledge of Maryland SALT issues

Multistate tax experience, including Pennsylvania, is highly preferred

Admission to practice law in Maryland

Excellent legal research, analytical, writing, and oral advocacy skills

Ability to manage matters independently with minimal supervision

Strong business judgment and client-focused approach

Prior experience in a law firm or professional services environment required