Indirect Tax Senior Associate — GST & Cross-Border Expert

Minterellison; Sydney; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

MinterEllison seeks an experienced indirect tax professional to join our Sydney team at the Senior Associate or Special Counsel level. You will lead on complex matters, including major M&A transactions and GST risk reviews, with a focus on delivering strategic, commercially-grounded tax advice.

Join a collaborative team known for technical excellence and practical guidance, mentoring junior lawyers and shaping client relationships while engaging with senior stakeholders on high-profile

Qualifications

• 6+ years' PQE in taxation law, with a strong focus on indirect tax (GST).
• Deep technical knowledge of GST legislation, case law and rulings.
• Proven track record of managing complex matters with minimal supervision.
• Experience mentoring and developing junior lawyers.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to distil complex issues into clear, commercial advice.
• Strong business development interest or experience.
• Experience with transaction structuring and cross-border tax issues.
• A collaborative, client-focused approach with sound commercial judgement.

Responsibilities

• Managing GST audits, investigations and objections with a high degree of autonomy.
• Complex structuring advice (particularly in property and financial services).
• Providing strategic GST guidance on cross border transactions.
• Mentoring and supervising junior team members.
• Contributing to business development and client relationship management.
• Engaging directly with senior clients and stakeholders.

Job description

MinterEllison seeks an experienced indirect tax professional to join our Sydney team at the Senior Associate or Special Counsel level. You will lead on complex matters, including major M&A transactions and GST risk reviews, with a focus on delivering strategic, commercially-grounded tax advice.

Join a collaborative team known for technical excellence and practical guidance, mentoring junior lawyers and shaping client relationships while engaging with senior stakeholders on high-profile