Principal Lawyer: Strategy & Litigation Lead

Australian Taxation Office; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Taxation Office seeks qualified lawyers to join the Office of General Counsel as Principal Lawyer (EL 2). You’ll lead advice and dispute resolution across general law matters affecting ATO operations.

You’ll oversee significant litigation, exercise professional judgement and influence senior executives to drive robust governance and risk management.

Roles may be offered on an ongoing or non-ongoing basis in Adelaide, Brisbane CBD, Canberra, Melbourne CBD or Sydney CBD.

Responsibilities

• Lead advice and dispute resolution across general law matters affecting ATO operations.
• Oversee significant litigation and high-risk legal issues with professional judgement.
• Lead legal teams and steward legal capability within the Office of General Counsel.
• Contribute to strategic direction and governance for the ATO.

Job description

Australian Taxation Office seeks qualified lawyers to join the Office of General Counsel as Principal Lawyer (EL 2). You’ll lead advice and dispute resolution across general law matters affecting ATO operations.

You’ll oversee significant litigation, exercise professional judgement and influence senior executives to drive robust governance and risk management.

Roles may be offered on an ongoing or non-ongoing basis in Adelaide, Brisbane CBD, Canberra, Melbourne CBD or Sydney CBD.