Verizon is seeking an experienced state and local Tax Counsel to join our tax legal team and provide strategic tax guidance across a broad range of business activities. The candidate must have solid knowledge of all areas of state and local tax law impacting the telecommunications industry, including income and non-income (sales, use, gross receipts, property and utility) taxes and regulatory fees. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience drafting contracts, handling the tax aspects of mergers and acquisitions, conducting audit defense including litigating before state taxing authorities, and working across cross-functional teams to ensure tax compliance, optimize tax benefits, and mitigate risks for the company.