Tax Advisory Lawyer - 3+ yrs PQE

Join a leading international law firm seeking an Associate-level Tax lawyer to join its Melbourne practice. This opportunity would suit a lawyer with approximately 3–5 years PQE who has developed strong technical foundations and is looking to continue their growth within a sophisticated, collaborative and market-leading Tax team.

You will join a highly regarded national Tax practice, working alongside experienced practitioners and advising some of Australia’s largest companies, ASX-listed organisations and global clients.

The Melbourne Tax team forms part of a broader national practice and works closely with other leading practice groups, including Corporate M&A, Banking & Finance, Investment Funds and Superannuation, Real Estate and Dispute Resolution.

Your work will include a combination of advisory and contentious tax matters, including:

• Providing strategic tax advice to assist clients in achieving their commercial objectives;
• Advising on tax issues arising from transactions, projects and restructures;
• Supporting clients through ATO engagements, including private rulings, class rulings, reviews and audits;
• Advising on tax disputes, including transfer pricing matters, alternative dispute resolution and litigation;
• Working with leading members of the Tax Bar on complex client matters.

You will gain exposure across a broad range of sectors, including technology, energy, financial services, property and major corporate transactions.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Approximately 3–5 years PQE experience in Tax;
• Strong private practice experience from a recognised top-tier or leading mid-tier firm;
• Exposure to sophisticated tax advisory or disputes matters;
• Strong technical skills and commercial judgement;
• A genuine interest in developing within a market-leading Tax practice.

Candidates from interstate or international practices may also be considered where they have strong relevant experience.

This is an opportunity to join a Tax practice that works on some of the most complex and interesting matters in the market.

You will benefit from:

• Exposure to high-end clients and sophisticated commercial issues;
• Working alongside highly regarded Tax practitioners;
• Collaboration with leading teams across Corporate, Finance, Funds, Real Estate and Disputes;
• Opportunities to develop your technical expertise across advisory and contentious tax matters;
• A structured career pathway with genuine long-term progression opportunities.

The team is committed to developing its lawyers through hands-on experience, mentoring and access to some of the best practitioners in the market.

The Melbourne Tax team consists of approximately 20 lawyers and forms part of a national Tax practice. Lawyers benefit from working collaboratively across offices and practice groups, with exposure to a broad range of Partners and matters.

The team is led by a highly regarded Tax practitioner recognised for his expertise across transactions, funds, real estate, finance and energy matters. They advise clients on complex commercial tax issues including M&A, investment structures, restructures, financing arrangements and corporate tax matters.

Benefits The firm offers:

• Market-leading remuneration and incentive structures;
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements;
• International opportunities through a global alliance network;
• Structured career development and coaching;
• Enhanced parental leave benefits;
• Health and wellbeing initiatives;
• Professional development opportunities;
• A broad range of employee benefits and recognition programs.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Tax lawyer looking to join a premier practice, work on sophisticated matters and build a long-term career within a globally recognised firm.

Apply now or reach out to Lauren Benstead on (03) 9077 7491 or via email lauren.benstead@engagepersonnel.com.au for a confidential chat.

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