Senior Tax Lawyer | Senior Associate to Principal
Location: Australia | Senior Associate / Special Counsel / Principal
Practice Area: Tax Law | Advisory, Structuring & Disputes
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Tax Lawyer to join an established and growing law firm at Senior Associate, Special Counsel or Principal level.
We are seeking commercially minded tax practitioners with strong technical expertise, established client relationships and a genuine interest in building and growing a successful tax practice.
This opportunity is particularly suited to senior lawyers looking for greater autonomy, the ability to influence the direction of a practice and the opportunity to contribute to the firm's broader growth.
The Role
Depending on your expertise and experience, your practice may include:
Corporate and commercial tax advisory
Tax structuring, restructuring and transactions
Business acquisitions, disposals and reorganisations
Tax disputes, audits and ATO investigations
Capital gains tax (CGT), GST and other taxation matters
Tax-effective business and investment structures
Advising private businesses, corporate clients and high-net-worth individuals
Developing and maintaining strong client relationships
Identifying new business opportunities and growing the tax practice
Mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to team development
About You




We are interested in speaking with established tax practitioners who offer:
Strong experience in Australian taxation law, ideally at Senior Associate level or above
Excellent technical knowledge and commercial judgment
An established network of clients and professional relationships
Demonstrated business development capability and a track record of generating work
Strong personal billings and an understanding of practice profitability
The ability to manage complex matters independently
Leadership potential and an entrepreneurial mindset
A collaborative approach to working across multiple practice areas
For Principal-level candidates, an existing client base and the potential to bring portable work will be highly regarded.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
Opportunity to develop and grow your own tax practice
Greater autonomy and influence over practice development
Scope to build and mentor a team
Work collaboratively across complementary legal practice areas
Potential for long-term leadership and career progression
Remuneration to be discussed based on experience, commercial contribution and practice potential
Confidential Enquiries
If you are an experienced Tax Lawyer considering your next career move, or simply interested in exploring a senior leadership prospect, I would welcome a confidential conversation.
Principal Consultant – Legal | Lead Group

📌 Senior Tax Lawyer | Senior Associate To Principal (New South Wales)
🏢 Lead Group
📍 New South Wales