Mid-Level State and Local Tax Associate

Baker McKenzie's Tax Practice is a leader within our Firm and one of the most highly regarded tax practice in the world. Ranked Band 1 by Chambers Global for its work worldwide, the Tax Practice is recognized by clients and industry peers for the quality tax advice it provides worldwide. Baker McKenzie’s Tax Practice expertly covers all aspects of tax planning and transactions, dispute resolution (both administrative and litigation), tax policy, transfer pricing, indirect taxes and wealth management tax advice and planning.

Baker McKenzie's New York office seeks a Mid-Level Tax Associate for its State and Local Tax sub-practice group. Successful candidates will have 3-5 years of relevant experience in resolving tax disputes with state and local revenue authorities. Candidates must have strong analytical and writing skills, exceptional speaking and interpersonal skills and the ability to function smoothly in a global‑team environment with culturally diverse team members.

Top academic credentials are a prerequisite and an LLM in Taxation will be favorably considered.

Applicants must be admitted to and a member in good standing of the New York State Bar in which office you are applying to. Please include a cover letter, transcripts, and resume with your application.

At Baker McKenzie we are different in the way we think, work and behave. With our team of 13,000 people, including over 6,500 locally admitted lawyers, in over 70 offices worldwide, we have a passionately collaborative community of 60 nationalities and are committed to world‑class career development to everyone in every job at every level. Baker McKenzie can offer you both the uncompromising commitment to excellence expected of a top firm paired with a passionately global and genuinely collaborative working environment.

Baker McKenzie is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion for all. Our unique international culture is reflected in the drawing together of a worldwide family of individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds in all of our offices. We encourage the best people – regardless of race, religion or belief, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation or age – to fulfill their professional aspirations with us.

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates. Should candidates require any reasonable adjustments and/or accommodations when applying to or interviewing with our Firm, please notify recruitm

• This position is bonus eligible and includes benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) based on number of hours worked.
• The US base compensation for this position is expected to be $260,000 to $365,000 (annually) if located in an office in the state of New York. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
• California notice:
  We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories (arrest and conviction records), in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.