Tax Senior Associate
Location: Melbourne -CBD
State: VIC
Worktype: Full Time
About the role
This is an exceptional opportunity to step into a leading Commercial Law firm and immediately drive impact by delivering high-value corporate tax advice to a premium client base of high-net-worth individuals, family groups, and SMEs.
As part of the firm’s Corporate Commercial Advisory Group, you’ll take charge of complex, high-stakes matters, applying and expanding your taxation expertise in a fast-paced, intellectually stimulating environment. You’ll accelerate your professional growth, work alongside top-tier talent, and gain hands-on exposure to diverse, challenging projects that will elevate your career to the next level.
Benefits
In addition to a competitive market salary, enjoy flexible working arrangements, transparent promotion pathways, paid parental leave, ability to purchase up to 10 days of annual leave each year, financial support for study costs and leave, and access to novated leasing.
Duties
In this role you will:
Ideally, you will have:
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, strong 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: 0418 361 199
E: sharon@legalpeople.com.au
Our Ref: 3988428
This is an exceptional opportunity to step into a leading Commercial Law firm and immediately drive impact by delivering high-value corporate tax advice to a premium client base of high-net-worth individuals, family groups, and SMEs.
As part of the firm’s Corporate Commercial Advisory Group, you’ll take charge of complex, high-stakes matters, applying and expanding your taxation expertise in a fast-paced, intellectually stimulating environment. You’ll accelerate your professional growth, work alongside top-tier talent, and gain hands-on exposure to diverse, challenging projects that will elevate your career to the next level.
Benefits
In addition to a competitive market salary, enjoy flexible working arrangements, transparent promotion pathways, paid parental leave, ability to purchase up to 10 days of annual leave each year, financial support for study costs and leave, and access to novated leasing.
Duties
In this role you will:
- Advise on a diverse portfolio of taxation matters, including income tax and capital gains tax.
- Drive tax strategy across M&A and financing transactions.
- Lead due diligence processes for high-value corporate deals.
- Provide expert guidance on trust structures and related tax issues.
- Manage ATO reviews and audits with confidence and precision.
- Oversee ATO litigation matters, ensuring strong advocacy and effective resolution.
Ideally, you will have:
- 5+ years’ direct tax experience (Senior Associate and above) with exceptional analytical and communication skills to deliver fast, commercial advice.
- Background in a law firm or leading chartered accounting firm (ideally in a consulting, as opposed to a tax compliance based role).
- Strong drafting ability across opinions, advice letters, information memorandums, agreements, and related legal documents.
- Client-centric mindset with proven relationship-building capability.
- Collaborative team player who’s eager to mentor and support junior colleagues.
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, strong 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: 0418 361 199
E: sharon@legalpeople.com.au
Our Ref: 3988428
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