Tax Lawyer - Transition opportunity for experienced accountants
Cooper Grace Ward is pleased to offer a unique opportunity foraccountants with tax advisory experience and legal qualificationswho wish to transition their career into a tax lawyer role withinour highly regarded tax and tax disputes team, part of theCommercial and Private Client workgroup.
In this role, you will leverage your strong tax advisorybackground and legal skills to assist clients with a broad range ofGST, tax and revenue matters (including state revenue), providingpractical legal advice and implementing the transactions in whichyou are providing advice. Your contributions will be recognisedwith career progression supported through mentorship by seniorlegal leaders.
The variety of work you will do includes:
- Advising on GST, tax and revenue matters (including staterevenue)
- Objecting to ATO and Revenue Offices tax and penaltyassessments
- Assisting clients with ATO and Revenue Offices reviews andaudits
- Involvement in the commercial transactions you are advisingon beyond just giving advice
Requirements:
- Accounting professionals with 3+ years’ experience in taxadvisory roles and a completed law degree
- A genuine interest in transitioning into tax law andcombining accounting expertise with legal practice
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communicationskills
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to deliveringhigh-quality work
- Passion for outstanding client service and building strong,long-term client relationships
- Ability to work independently and provide support andguidance to junior team members
- ‘5-star’ Employer of Choice by HRD and Australasian Lawyerand 2024 Beaton Client Choice Award winners for ‘best law &related services firm’ ($30m - $100m revenue)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellbeinginitiatives
- Breakfast provided daily in our team café
- Wellness facilities and onsite classes (i.e. yoga andmindfulness)
- Competitive salary and parental leave policy
- Other benefits: purchased leave program (pre-tax), novatedleasing, corporate medical insurance plans, networking, andsocial events and much more!
About Cooper Grace Ward
Cooper Grace Ward is a leading independent law firm based inBrisbane. We are a full-service law firm providing a range of legalservice to clients nationally and internationally. We are avibrant, energetic, growing, and diverse team committed tosupporting and developing our people to meet the changing needs ofour clients. We take personal responsibility and pride in our workand have fun while we do it. We strive to be leaders in everythingwe do, and our impressive achievements can be viewed on ourwebsite.
Our workplace policies and strong values foster a safe andinclusive work environment. Cooper Grace Ward hires a diverseworkforce, including people of all genders, ages, cultures,ethnicities, those who identify as Aboriginal or Torres StraitIslander, LGBTIQ+ and people with disabilities.
To be eligible to apply for this role you must be legallypermitted to work in Australia.
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Tax Lawyer - Transition opportunity for experienced accountants in Brisbane employer: Cooper Grace Ward Lawyers
Cooper Grace Ward is an exceptional employer, recognised as a 2026 5-Star Employer of Choice and celebrated for its commitment to employee wellbeing through initiatives like the Employee Assistance Program and wellness facilities. Located in Brisbane, the firm fosters a vibrant and inclusive work culture that prioritises personal growth, offering diverse opportunities for professional development while ensuring a supportive environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally.
