Staff Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

A leading Southeastern law firm with a national practice is seeking a Staff Attorney to join its Tax team in Charlotte, North Carolina. This practice represents Fortune 500 companies, professional sports organizations, and other taxpayers in expansion and relocation efforts, negotiating and securing economic development incentives, supporting state and local tax compliance, managing audits and controversies, and advising on state and local taxation of corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to sophisticated, high-impact matters under demanding timelines while delivering practical, business-focused tax solutions. You'll work alongside attorneys across multiple practice areas to support transactions, tax planning, controversy matters, and incentive strategies, helping clients navigate complex tax 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 agreements related to economic development incentive offers.
• Assist clients with ongoing state and local tax incentive compliance, including claiming benefits and preparing required reporting.
• Collaborate with the commercial real estate team to oversee project-related land transactions and participate in site evaluations for relocating businesses.
• Participate in tax-exempt bond offerings and oversee the requisition process.
• Prepare property tax returns.
• Assist with tax audits by preparing responses, reviewing documentation, and supporting audit defense efforts.
• Conduct research on federal, state, and local tax issues.
• Collaborate with team members to identify tax planning opportunities and provide practical solutions for clients.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school with active bar admission in a relevant jurisdiction.
• One of the following preferred backgrounds:
• * 2–5 years of tax experience in a law firm or public accounting tax department;
  • 2–5 years of substantial contract drafting and negotiation experience in a law firm; or
  • Experience as senior counsel with strong contract experience and an interest in working with financial data and engaging with state and local government officials.

Benefits

The firm is committed to supporting attorneys with a comprehensive benefits program designed to promote professional success and personal well-being.

** Health & Wellness **

• Multiple medical plan options, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) plan
• Dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Telehealth services

** Financial Security **

• Cash Balance Pension Plan (for eligible members) or Flexible Spending Accounts (for eligible non-members)
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage
• Financial Wellness Program

** Work-Life Balance **

• Maternal and paternal parental leave
• Generous paid holidays and vacation
• Bereavement leave
• Employee wellness initiatives and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

** Relocation & Professional Support **

• Reimbursement of reasonable relocation expenses
• Bar application and bar review reimbursement

About the Firm

This nationally recognized law firm has built a reputation for delivering innovative legal solutions to businesses across the United States. With more than 75 years of experience and consistent recognition among the Am Law 200, the firm serves Fortune 500 companies, financial institutions, healthcare organizations, technology leaders, professional sports organizations, and other prominent clients.

Home to more than 400 attorneys and professionals across a broad range of practice areas, the firm fosters a collaborative, inclusive culture where innovative thinking and client service are at the forefront. Attorneys have the opportunity to work on sophisticated transactions, complex legal matters, and high-stakes disputes while contributing to a firm that values professional growth, teamwork, and community involvement.