Moore & Van Allen PLLC, 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 - 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.
BENEFITS AT MOORE & VAN ALLEN - We are committed to supporting our attorneys in achieving a fulfilling work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits program offers a range of options to promote your well-being and professional growth.
- Health and Wellness: We provide multiple health insurance plans, including a Health Savings Account option. You'll also have access to dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage, as well as telehealth services.
- Financial Security: Enjoy a Cash Balance Pension Plan (for members) or Flexible Spending Accounts (for non-members), Life Insurance, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance. We also offer Short & Long Term Disability coverage and a Financial Wellness Program to help you plan for the future.
- Work-Life Balance: Take advantage of our Maternal/Paternal Parental Leave policy, generous Holiday and Vacation Pay, and Bereavement Leave. We also prioritize your overall well-being with a Body Wellness Program and an Employee Assistance Program.
- Relocation & Bar Support: We reimburse reasonable relocation expenses and cover bar application and review costs to help make your transition to Moore & Van Allen as smooth as possible.
