Tax Lawyer – Disputes and Controversy

About the role

A leading national law firm with a substantial Sydney tax practice is looking for a Tax Lawyer to join its growing team. You will work directly alongside the tax partners on complex disputes and controversy matters for a national client base, in a permanent, full-time position based in the Sydney CBD.

Key responsibilities

• Work across the full life cycle of tax disputes, from first contact with the regulator through to hearing
• Advise clients on complex tax disputes
• Prepare and review objections and private ruling submissions
• Draft legal opinions, witness statements, evidence and pleadings
• Contribute to dispute resolution and litigation strategy
• Carry out detailed legal research and analyse tax legislation and case law

Required profile

• Minimum of 2 years' post-admission experience
• Current Australian practising certificate
• Commercial litigation experience highly regarded
• Strong academic record

Required skills

• Excellent legal research, drafting and analytical skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder management capability

What we offer

• Salary of $110,000 to $145,000 depending on experience
• Tax disputes and controversy work at a specialist-practice level
• Direct access to the partners running the matters
• National client base with the resources of a large firm
• Collaborative, high-performing team with investment in technical development