Senior Lawyer

Australian Taxation Office; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Taxation Office is seeking a Senior Lawyer to join our Office of General Counsel in Sydney. You will provide legal advice and dispute resolution across general law matters affecting ATO operations, interpreting legislation and providing strategic guidance to senior leaders and partners.

You will identify complex matters, exercise judgement with autonomy, and influence decision-making to manage legal risk.

Qualifications

• Must hold a degree in Law from an Australian tertiary institution or a comparable overseas equivalent and is admitted as a legal practitioner in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and dispute resolution services across a range of general law matters affecting ATO operations.
• Analyse, interpret and apply legislation, policies, legal principles and precedent to resolve complex legal issues and provide strategic legal advice to senior leaders and business partners.
• Identify, evaluate and manage complex or sensitive legal matters with autonomy and ownership of outcomes.
• Lead a small team and mentor less experienced lawyers.
• Support effective management of legal risk and influence decision-making across the organisation.

Skills

Legal advisory

Dispute resolution

Leadership

Stakeholder influence

Education

Law degree (Australia)

Job description

We are seeking highly motivated and experienced Lawyers to join our Office of General Counsel.

As a Senior Lawyer, you will provide legal advice and dispute resolution services across a range of general law matters affecting ATO operations. You will analyse, interpret and apply legislation, policies, legal principles and precedent to resolve complex legal issues and provide strategic legal advice to senior leaders and business partners.

You will identify, evaluate and manage complex or sensitive legal matters, exercise a high degree of judgement and autonomy, and take ownership of legal outcomes. You will influence decision-making across the organisation and support the effective management of legal risk.

Leading a small team, you’ll develop staff capability and mentor less experienced lawyers.

We embrace the strength of diversity – through our people and the perspectives they bring.

We are committed to inclusive recruitment practices and encourage applications from people with disability or neurodivergence, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments can be provided throughout the selection process.

• has extensive experience providing legal advice and dispute resolution services across complex general law matters and resolving complex and sensitive legal issues across a range of topics including
  • Civil and Monetary Claims
  • Employment and Commercial Law
  • Administrative, Privacy and Secrecy Law
  • Freedom of Information
• communicates effectively, negotiates outcomes and influences senior business partners to support legally sound decision-making
• leads, mentors and develops legal professionals using an inclusive and collaborative approach
• manages competing priorities, adapts to changing business needs and actively supports organisational objectives and future challenges
• must hold a degree in Law from an Australian tertiary institution or a comparable overseas equivalent and is admitted as a legal practitioner in Australia.

Must hold a degree in Law from an Australian tertiary institution or a comparable overseas equivalent and is admitted as a legal practitioner in Australia.

The key duties of the position include:

We are seeking highly motivated and experienced Lawyers to join our Office of General Counsel.

As a Senior Lawyer, you will provide legal advice and dispute resolution services across a range of general law matters affecting ATO operations. You will analyse, interpret and apply legislation, policies, legal principles and precedent to resolve complex legal issues and provide strategic legal advice to senior leaders and business partners.

You will identify, evaluate and manage complex or sensitive legal matters, exercise a high degree of judgement and autonomy, and take ownership of legal outcomes. You will influence decision-making across the organisation and support the effective management of legal risk.

Leading a small team, you’ll develop staff capability and mentor less experienced lawyers.

We embrace the strength of diversity – through our people and the perspectives they bring.

We are committed to inclusive recruitment practices and encourage applications from people with disability or neurodivergence, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments can be provided throughout the selection process.

Our ideal candidate:

• has extensive experience providing legal advice and dispute resolution services across complex general law matters and resolving complex and sensitive legal issues across a range of topics including
  • Civil and Monetary Claims
  • Employment and Commercial Law
  • Administrative, Privacy and Secrecy Law
  • Freedom of Information
• communicates effectively, negotiates outcomes and influences senior business partners to support legally sound decision-making
• leads, mentors and develops legal professionals using an inclusive and collaborative approach
• manages competing priorities, adapts to changing business needs and actively supports organisational objectives and future challenges
• must hold a degree in Law from an Australian tertiary institution or a comparable overseas equivalent and is admitted as a legal practitioner in Australia.

Eligibility

Must hold a degree in Law from an Australian tertiary institution or a comparable overseas equivalent and is admitted as a legal practitioner in Australia.

Getting to know the Australian Taxation Office

We are globally recognised for leading best practice in the administration of tax and superannuation, promoting a level playing field and fairness for all. Our work makes a real difference to the lives of Australians and positively impacts their economic and social wellbeing. Our people are problem-solvers, curious, dynamic and are at the heart of our success. We are inclusive and embrace the strength of diversity. Flexible working arrangements are available to help balance work and life. We offer more than you expect. We offer a place where you can belong, a say in how you make a difference, and the chance to grow a successful career.