Associate / Senior Associate, Tax

About the role

Allens is recruiting an Associate or Senior Associate for its national Tax team, based in Melbourne alongside lawyers in the Sydney Tax practice. The role sits mainly in direct tax and income tax, working with Partners and colleagues on complex tax transactions and disputes. It is a permanent full-time position with a flexible working environment.

Key responsibilities

• Advise major Australian and international companies on tax implementation of their commercial objectives, and resolve disputes such as transfer pricing, covering risk assessment, ATO engagement, alternative dispute resolution, mutual agreement procedures and litigation.
• Provide technically sound, commercially informed advice on tax issues affecting transactions and projects in sectors such as technology and energy.
• Collaborate with other practice groups including Corporate M&A, Banking and Finance, Investment Funds and Superannuation, Real Estate and Dispute Resolution.
• Work with leading members of the tax bar on client opinions and dispute management.
• Support clients through ATO engagements such as private and class rulings, FIRB approvals, reviews and audits, and advise on strategic engagement to minimise risk.

Required profile

• Tax law experience at a large local or international firm or a firm with a recognised specialist tax practice, as mid-level Associate through to developing Senior Associate.
• Experience in advisory and transactional work and/or tax controversy, including audits, objections and litigation.
• A specialism in direct and income tax, or a blend of direct and indirect tax work.
• Regular exposure to clients, advising autonomously and as part of a team.
• Ability to work independently and manage smaller matters and parts of larger ones.
• Desire to learn, grow, network and mentor others.

What we offer

• Market-competitive fixed remuneration and a generous incentive plan.
• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working (at least 60% in the office).
• Enhanced parental leave of 26 weeks paid for permanent employees, and the option to buy additional annual leave.
• Health and wellbeing benefits including gym memberships, flu vaccinations, skin checks, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Career development, a Career Deal and an international alliance with Linklaters.