Solicitor | Tax and Private Advisory | Brisbane
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Solicitor to join our team in Brisbane with a strong interest in taxation, trusts, superannuation, structuring and succession planning. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a team of talented solicitors and support staff and further develop your skills and career within a fun and supportive work environment.
You will be part of an energetic team with direct mentoring from senior Principals and will have the opportunity to develop your skills across a range of taxation, trusts, superannuation, structuring and succession planning, areas.
Key Responsibilities
Core duties and responsibilities of your new role will include:
Conducting legal research and drafting advice to clients on a range of trust matters
Drafting private client legal documentation (trust deeds, family constitutions, business and asset succession plans, limited recourse borrowing arrangements for super funds, etc)
Drafting advice on a wide range of trust law issues (including with recent new legislation for Property Law Act and Trusts Act in Queensland),
Acting on contentious trust law matters as they arise for trustees or beneficiaries under:
Discretionary trusts
Testamentary trusts
Superannuation funds
Assisting with managing client relationships
Developing and maintaining current knowledge in the following areas:
Taxation as it relates to trusts, deceased estates and business succession arrangements
Trusts
Superannuation
Structuring
Succession (private client and business)
Ideally, you will have:




Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
An interest in, or experience with, taxation, trusts, superannuation and succession planning
High analytical skills and attention to detail
A commercial approach and willingness to develop deep client relationships
While not essential, experience in other tax areas, or in general corporate/commercial work is also desirable.
Your current team
McInnes Wilson's Tax and Private Client team are a dedicated group of legal professionals providing exceptional service and delivering successful outcomes for our clients. We are known for our depth of knowledge, extensive experience, and unwavering commitment to excellence.
Our team comprises highly skilled solicitors who each bring unique attributes to the team and to the firm. Collaboration and teamwork are fundamental to our approach. We foster a supportive environment where ideas are shared, expertise is leveraged, and innovative strategies are developed. You will have the opportunity to work closely with seasoned professionals who are not only leaders in their fields but are also passionate mentors committed to helping you grow and thrive in your career.
About Us




McInnes Wilson is a leading independent full-service firm with offices in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra and Maroochydore. The firm has approximately 60 principals and over 400 staff nationally. We pride ourselves on delivering high quality outcomes for our valued clients whilst being recognised as a positive, collegiate place to work. We believe in our people and trust them with our brand.
What we offer
generous paid parental leave
paid salary continuance insurance
flexible working
study assistance
pro-bono opportunities
complementary massages
realistic billables targets for legal practitioners
a formal mentoring program
professional memberships
birthday leave
social club
EOFY functions
end of year celebrations
All applicants should note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo background screening including reference checks and police checks.
Any questions regarding this role should be directed to our Talent team, ******.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our firm.
We encourage applications from all qualified individuals who represent the communities in which we live and work.
We encourage people from all backgrounds to join us; we are committed to providing an equitable recruitment experience for all candidates.
We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact the business in relation to this vacancy. Unsolicited CVs will not be considered or accepted.
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📌 Solicitor | Tax And Private Advisory | Brisbane (Queensland)
🏢 McInnes Wilson
📍 Queensland