Job Requisition ID: 38099 Role: Director/Senior Associate – Deloitte Legal (Tax Controversy) Unique opportunity to join the Legal team at Deloitte, Australia.
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As a Senior Associate within our Deloitte Legal team, you will provide practical advice to clients as they deal with their most complex taxation issues.
Focusing mainly on tax issues as part of the dispute lifecycle you will be required to work closely with clients and barristers to develop detailed tax technical submissions, assist with and lead court processes and cross-border disputes with other regulators in various jurisdictions.
You will gain experience that sets you apart as you work with a variety of top-tier clients ranging from multinational corporations through to high net-worth individuals.
You will be exposed to a range of tasks including: Preparing detailed technical submissions relating to complex tax technical areas of the law with a focus on integrity provisions
Understanding the tax administration provisions as they relate to assessments, objections, rulings and penalties and interest
Understanding cross-border international tax matters including mutual agreement procedures
Preparing evidence files and brief to counsel
Conducting research to support advice on a range of matters
managing tax audits, risk reviews and objections against assessments
Pursuing alternative dispute resolution and negotiating settlements
Preparing for proceedings in the Administrative Review Tribunal, Federal or State Courts
Commercial drafting
Working with regulators such as the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and Treasury Who will you be working with?
We're a fast-growing and dynamic legal team within the Tax & Legal business unit of Deloitte.
We provide top-quality, practical legal advice that's tailored to our clients' unique circumstances and pride ourselves on delivering a highly technical product in a commercially minded way.
Looking to study further?
We're focused on supporting your learning, and that's why our goal is to empower you with the technical skills to succeed.
If you are keen to pursue a postgraduate qualification (such as a Graduate Diploma of Tax, CA, or Masters of Tax/Law), let us know, and we can explore potential external support packages.
Enough about us, let's talk about you.You are someone with: A minimum of 6 to 10 years' experience in tax (preferably with tax litigation / dispute resolution experience, although not a must)
A self-starter attitude with an ability to drive results and take initiative to identify areas of opportunity Exceptional attention to detail Demonstrated ability to manage multiple, differing complexity engagements.
Strong interpersonal skills to maintain relationships with our clients and cultivate new ones
Demonstrated ability in training, delegating to and supporting junior members of the team.
Love being part of a team and working collaboratively
Naturally curious and good at problem-solving
Enthusiasm and a passion to learn, support, challenge and succeed If you're looking to join a team that's collaborative, supportive and will nurture your career – Deloitte Legal is the place for you.
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