Associate / Senior Associate, Tax

Allens; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-competitive remuneration

Subsidised gym memberships

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave policy

Team-based recognition activities

Job summary

Allens seeks an Associate / Senior Associate to join their Tax team in Melbourne or Sydney. The role involves advising top clients in complex tax matters and disputes, collaborating with other practice groups to provide comprehensive solutions.

With flexible work arrangements and a commitment to professional development, you’ll have the opportunity to grow within the firm. Ideal candidates will have experience in tax law, advisory work, and a passion for mentoring others, making an impact in a dynamic legal environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in tax, preferably at a large law firm.
• Advisory and litigation experience in tax controversy.
• Regular client exposure with autonomous advice ability.
• Demonstrated independence in managing matters.
• Commitment to continuous learning and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Represent top companies in tax advisory work.
• Resolve disputes including transfer pricing.
• Provide tax advice on transactions and projects.
• Collaborate with other practice groups.
• Work with leading members of the tax bar.

Skills

Experience in tax

Advisory and transactional work

Client interaction

Ability to manage smaller matters

Desire to learn and mentor

Job description

Associate / Senior Associate, Tax

Are you ready to take the next step up in your tax law career? You will be based in Sydney or Melbourne and will be part of our national Tax team. Working principally in income tax, you will work closely with our Partners and the wider team to utilise your knowledge and experience in the most complex and interesting transactions and disputes in the market.

At Allens, our structure means you will work with different Partners within our national practice group and access a wide variety of work. We provide opportunities for, and we encourage, our lawyers to develop and take control of their career through continuous learning and development to be recognised as the best in their field. As an Associate / Senior Associate in our Tax Practice your role will adapt to the needs of the practice and your skill‑set, including the following opportunities:

• Representing many of Australia's and the world's top companies in tax advisory work, assisting them to implement their commercial objectives with expert tax guidance.
• Resolving their disputes (including transfer pricing) through the life cycle from advice on risk, ATO engagement, alternative dispute resolution, mutual agreement procedures or litigation in court.
• Providing technically sound and commercially informed advice on tax issues relevant to transactions and projects for clients in various sectors, including technology and energy.
• Collaborating closely with other practice groups across Allens, such as 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.
• Working with the leading members of the tax bar where opinions are required for clients or in managing disputes for clients.
• Supporting clients through various ATO engagement, including private rulings and class rulings processes, FIRB approvals, reviews and audits, and advising on strategic engagement approaches to minimise risks and resolve issues efficiently.

This is a permanent full-time opportunity. Allens has a flexible working environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in tax, preferably predominantly at a large law firm or a law firm with a recognised specialist tax practice.
• Experience in advisory and transactional work and/or tax controversy (including audits, objections and litigation).
• Regular exposure to clients and having provided advice both autonomously and as part of a team.
• A demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively manage smaller matters and elements of larger matters.
• A desire to learn, grow, network and mentor others.

Development

In joining Allens, 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 Career Deal allows you to take control of your career and provides a transparent approach to career development. Our international alliance with Linklaters provides access to a global platform for collaboration on client work and knowledge sharing.

Benefits

• Financial: market‑competitive fixed remuneration with a generous incentive plan that recognises both billable and broader contribution, employee recruitment referral programme, discounts at hundreds of suppliers including retail outlets, health and travel insurance, and charity matched funding programme.
• Health and wellbeing: fully subsidised gym memberships, annual flu vaccinations, skin checks, in‑house snacks and catered meals, subsidised sporting and social activities, and an Employee Assistance Programme including confidential counselling, wellbeing coaching and financial coaching for employees and their families.
• Flexibility: flexible working arrangements to support you in your work and life commitments and passions, equipment to support working from home, including hybrid working principles (at least 60% in the office).
• Leave: 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 and executive coaching to support the transition.
• Recognition: team‑based recognition including social activities and contribution‑based recognition activities, and annual Allens Values Awards to nominate and recognise the incredible contributions of our people.

We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you require adjustments to fully participate in the application process, please contact [e-mail].