Partner (SALT)

DescriptionWe are looking for an accomplished Partner (SALT) to build and expand our state and local tax practice in the San Francisco Bay Area. This role is suited for an experienced attorney who can deliver strategic counsel on complex California and multistate tax matters while serving as a trusted advisor to a sophisticated client base. The ideal candidate combines strong technical knowledge with a proven ability to develop business, strengthen networks, and lead high-performing legal teams.Responsibilities:• Build and direct the firm’s California state and local tax practice, shaping market strategy, elevating visibility, and driving long-term growth in California.• Advise individuals and businesses on intricate state and local tax matters, including residency and domicile analysis, sourcing questions, and planning approaches supported by clear documentation.• Guide clients through tax planning tied to relocations, major liquidity events, remote work arrangements, and departures from California.• Counsel multistate businesses on issues such as nexus, income allocation, combined reporting, withholding obligations, and related compliance considerations.• Represent clients in tax examinations, administrative disputes, appeals, and court proceedings involving state and local taxing authorities.• Expand relationships with referral partners, financial professionals, family offices, and institutional stakeholders to generate new client opportunities.• Partner with attorneys across tax, private client, corporate, and real estate teams to deliver coordinated legal strategies and broaden client service offerings.• Lead, mentor, and develop associates and counsel, fostering strong performance, client service excellence, and practice depth.Requirements• Licensed attorney with significant experience handling state and local tax planning, compliance matters, controversy work, and litigation.• Strong command of California tax law and broader multistate tax concepts relevant to individuals, businesses, and cross-jurisdictional matters.• Demonstrated ability to manage numerous active matters and meet deadlines in a demanding legal environment.• Established leadership skills with a track record of advancing client relationships, developing teams, and growing a legal practice.• Portable book of business and the ability to bring an existing client portfolio related to state and local tax matters.• Experience with tax audits, motion practice, briefing, discovery, and other litigation-related responsibilities.• Background advising on tax planning strategies involving state and local tax exposure, controversy risk, and business or personal transitions.Job typePerm