Job Role Overview
The role of Tax Consultant involves working with Partners within a national practice group and accessing a wide variety of work.
You will be based in Melbourne as part of a national team which also includes lawyers in other locations.
Working principally in income tax, you will work closely with Partners and the wider team to utilise your knowledge and experience in the most complex and interesting transactions and disputes in the market.
Your Key Responsibilities
* Represent clients in tax advisory work to assist them implement their commercial objectives with expert tax guidance; and/or resolving disputes through the life cycle from advice on risk, engagement with tax authorities, alternative dispute resolution, mutual agreement procedures or litigation in court.
* Provide technically sound and commercially informed advice on tax issues that are relevant to transactions and projects for clients in various sectors.
* Collaborate closely with other practice groups across the firm, including Corporate M&A, Banking and Finance, Investment Funds and Superannuation, Real Estate and Dispute Resolution, to deliver seamless, cohesive and commercially optimised advice and specialist transactional support.
* Work with leading experts where opinions are required for clients or in managing disputes for clients.
* Support clients through various tax authority engagement, including private rulings and class rulings processes, approvals, reviews and audits and advice on strategic engagement approaches to minimise risks and resolve issues efficiently.
About You
You will have:
* Experience in Tax, preferably mostly at a large law firm or law firm with a recognised specialist tax practice.
* Experience in advisory and transactional work and/or tax controversy (including audits, objections and litigation).
* Been regularly exposed to clients and have provided advice both autonomously and as part of a team.
* An ability to work independently and effectively manage smaller matters and elements of larger matters.
* A desire to learn, grow, network and mentor others.
Your Development Opportunities
In this role, you will receive unparalleled learning and development opportunities.
You will be challenged, supported and guided as you learn and develop, and will be encouraged to grow.
We foster greatness, and will coach and support you to meet your goals and aspirations.
Our unique approach allows you to take control of your career and provides a transparent approach to career development.
Your Perks
We offer a range of benefits, including:
* Market competitive fixed remuneration;
* Generous incentive plan that recognises both billable and broader contribution;
* Employee referral program;
* Discounts at hundreds of suppliers;
* Health and travel insurance;
* Charity matched funding program;
* Fully subsidised gym memberships;
* Annual flu vaccinations;
* Skin checks;
* In-house snacks and catered meals;
* Subsidised sporting and social activities;
* Employee Assistance Program including confidential counselling, wellbeing coaching and financial coaching for employees and their families.
* Flexible working arrangements to support you in your work and life commitments and passions;
* Equipment to support working from home;
* Ability to purchase additional annual leave;
* Access to an enhanced, inclusive and flexible parental leave policy – 26 weeks paid parental leave with no minimum service for permanent employees;
* High quality executive coaching to support the transition;
* Team based recognition including social activities and contribution based recognition activities;
* Annual awards to nominate and recognise the incredible contributions of our people.