About the role
This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Tax Lawyer (Senior Associate/Special Counsel level) to join one of Australia's most respected national Taxation practices. Working alongside highly regarded Partners, you'll advise an impressive client base on complex taxation matters while taking a leading role in tax disputes and litigation.

With exposure to sophisticated matters, genuine autonomy and clear career progression, this role offers an exceptional platform to further develop your practice.

Benefits
In addition to an attractive salary package, you'll enjoy flexible 3:2 hybrid working arrangements, generous parental leave, purchased leave, performance reward leave, ongoing professional development and the opportunity to work alongside some of Australia's leading taxation specialists.

Duties
In this role, you will:

- Act on complex tax litigation and dispute resolution matters.
- Provide taxation advice on an interesting mix of taxation matters, including income and capital gains tax, M&A; transactions, financing transactions, due diligence, and trusts.
- Be responsible for managing reviews, audits and litigation conducted by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO)
- Draft high-quality legal advice and other technical documentation.




- Work closely with Partners and clients to develop effective tax strategies and outcomes.

Skills & Experience Ideally, you will have:

- 4+ years' PAE in taxation law.
- Previous tax disputes or taxation litigation experience will be highly regarded.
- Excellent analytical, strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Outstanding drafting, communication and client relationship management abilities.
- A collaborative approach and genuine interest in mentoring junior lawyers.
- Candidates with a taxation background gained in a leading accounting or professional services firm are also encouraged to apply.

About our client
Our client is a leading national commercial law firm, known for attracting top legal talent and achieving consistent growth as a market leader across several key practice areas. They offer a genuinely inclusive culture, clear career progression, solid professional development, and an impressive portfolio of high-profile clients.

How to apply
To express your interest, simply click on the Apply button.

Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact:
Sharon Henderson l Partner
Legal People
M: 04•• ••• 199
E: ••••@legalpeople.com.au
Our Ref: 3988428s

📌 Tax (Disputes) | Senior Associate/Special Counsel (Melbourne)
🏢 Legal People
📍 Melbourne