The opportunity

We're looking for an Associate / Senior Associate to join our Tax & Controversy team. You'll lead and deliver complex tax disputes and controversy matters, from ATO audits, reviews and objections through to litigation, and give clients clear, commercially focused advice. You'll work closely with Partners, run matters with a high degree of autonomy, build trusted client relationships and help develop the next generation of lawyers in the team.

What you'll do

- Advise clients on complex tax disputes and controversy matters, providing strategic, commercially minded advice
- Draft, review and negotiate key documents, including submissions, correspondence, objections and settlement documents
- Conduct and oversee legal research and analysis
- Take day-to-day responsibility for matter management, including budgeting, billing and compliance with firm procedures, and escalate issues to Partners with sound judgment
- Build strong relationships with clients, counterparties and regulators, and be a key point of contact
- Contribute to business development, including pitches, proposals, client alerts and thought leadership
- Supervise, mentor and develop junior lawyers, paralegals and graduates
- Look for ways to improve processes, efficiency and knowledge sharing within the team

About you

- Admitted to practice
- At least five years' post-qualification experience, preferably in tax or disputes at a reputable law firm




- Solid technical skills, with sound, independent judgment on complex issues
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Proven client management and relationship-building skills
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal technology, with a willingness to embrace AI
- Highly motivated, collaborative and client-centric, with integrity, resilience and a commitment to developing yourself and others

How to apply

We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, cultural backgrounds, genders (including trans or gender diverse), LGBTQ+ people and those with carer responsibilities. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

We prefer to connect with people directly, so please submit your CV by clicking on the 'Apply' button. We encourage all applications, including if you do not meet all the criteria listed for the role. Your application will also enable us to consider you for other opportunities that may be available at MinterEllison.

If you are currently a MinterEllison employee, please apply through the internal careers page.

If you would like further information, require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process or for a confidential discussion, please contact ••••@minterellison.com.

📌 Associate / Senior Associate - Tax & Controversy (Sydney)
🏢 MinterEllison
📍 Sydney