At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a growing law firm and lead tax advisory, structuring, and disputes.
- Company: Established law firm with a focus on tax law and client relationships.
- Benefits: Autonomy in practice development, mentoring opportunities, and career progression.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with potential for leadership roles.
- Why this job: Shape your own tax practice and influence the firm's growth.
- Qualifications: Strong experience in Australian taxation law and business development skills.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Tax Lawyer to join an established and growing law firm at Senior Associate, Special Counsel or Principal level. We are seeking commercially minded tax practitioners with strong technical expertise, established client relationships and a genuine interest in building and growing a successful tax practice. This opportunity is particularly suited to senior lawyers looking for greater autonomy, the ability to influence the direction of a practice and the opportunity to contribute to the firm's broader growth.
The Role Depending on your expertise and experience, your practice may include:
- Corporate and commercial tax advisory
- Tax structuring, restructuring and transactions
- Business acquisitions, disposals and reorganisations
- Tax disputes, audits and ATO investigations
- Capital gains tax (CGT), GST and other taxation matters
- Tax-effective business and investment structures
- Advising private businesses, corporate clients and high-net-worth individuals
- Developing and maintaining strong client relationships
- Identifying new business opportunities and growing the tax practice
- Mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to team development
About You We are interested in speaking with established tax practitioners who offer:
- Strong experience in Australian taxation law, ideally at Senior Associate level or above
- Excellent technical knowledge and commercial judgment
- An established network of clients and professional relationships
- Demonstrated business development capability and a track record of generating work
- Strong personal billings and an understanding of practice profitability
- The ability to manage complex matters independently
- Leadership potential and an entrepreneurial mindset
- A collaborative approach to working across multiple practice areas
For Principal-level candidates, an existing client base and the potential to bring portable work will be highly regarded.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Opportunity to develop and grow your own tax practice
- Greater autonomy and influence over practice development
- Scope to build and mentor a team
- Work collaboratively across complementary legal practice areas
- Potential for long-term leadership and career progression
- Remuneration to be discussed based on experience, commercial contribution and practice potential
Tax Lawyer in Sydney employer: Lead Group
This business advisory firm in Melbourne is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. With structured training events, flexible work hours, and a strong emphasis on work-life balance, employees are encouraged to enhance their skills while enjoying a vibrant social club and fitness activities. Joining this team means being part of a collaborative environment where your contributions are valued and career progression is actively supported.
