The Role:
Cooper Grace Ward is excited to be extending an opportunity fora senior Tax Lawyer to join our leading tax and tax disputes teamwithin the Commercial and Private Client workgroup. You will havethe opportunity to assist clients with a broad range of GST, taxand revenue matters by providing practical advice and managingdisputes with the Australian Tax Office and Queensland RevenueOffice. Your contribution will be recognised and rewarded withcareer progression encouraged and supported under the mentorship ofindustry-recognised senior leadership.
The variety of work you will do includes:
* Advising on a range of GST, tax, and revenue matters
* Objecting to ATO and QRO assessments for tax andpenalties
* Assisting clients with responding to ATO and QRO reviewsand audits
* Preparing direct and indirect tax sharing agreements,employee share schemes, facility agreements and agreements withservice entities
* Managing appeals of ATO and QRO decisions in the AAT, QCAT,Federal and Supreme Court
* Preparing commercial transaction documents and commercialagreements including share sale agreements, companyconstitutions and trust deeds
Requirements:
* 3+ years PAE with previous experience in tax law
* Outstanding interpersonal, verbal, and writtencommunication skills
* A keen eye for detail and the ability to consistentlyproduce accurate, high quality work
* Dedication to the excellence and delivery of outstandingclient service
* A genuine interest in Tax Law
* Desire to strengthen and build client relationships tocontinually contribute to the growth and success of thefirm
* Ability to work autonomously and assist with providingguidance to junior team members
* ‘5-star’ Employer of Choice 2025 by HRDAustralia and Australasian Lawyer and 2025 Beaton Client ChoiceAward winners for ‘Best Australian Law Firm, BestProfessional Services Firm, Most Innovative Law & RelatedServices Firm, and Most Trusted Law & Related ServicesFirm. ($30m - $100m revenue)
* Market leading team
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellbeinginitiatives
* 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.
If this sounds like a team you would like to be a part of, andyou value mutual respect, curiosity and excellence like we do thenwe would like to talk with you.
To be eligible to apply for this role you must be legallypermitted to work in Australia.
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