Senior Litigator

Australian Taxation Office; Hobart; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Taxation Office is seeking a Senior Litigator to lead multiple taxation, administrative law and debt recovery litigation and dispute resolution matters. You will research, prepare court documents, advocate in hearings, and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

The role requires strong analytical skills and the ability to deliver sound, evidence-based outcomes in a dynamic legal environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with substantial litigation experience in taxation, administrative law, or debt recovery.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex taxation and administrative law litigation and dispute resolution cases.
• Prepare court documents and correspondence of high quality and advocate as required.
• Provide high-level legal advice and mentorship to the team.

Skills

Litigation

Taxation law

Administrative law

Legal research

Court drafting

Education

Bachelor of Laws

Job description

We are seeking enthusiastic and high-performing Senior Litigators to join our Litigation and Legal Services team.

As a Senior Litigator,you’ll lead multiple complex taxation, administrative law and debt recovery litigation and dispute resolution cases, undertake detailed research, prepare high-quality court documents and correspondence, and advocate as required. You’ll manage relationships with internal and external legal stakeholders, represent the organisation in complex legal proceedings and hearings, and strategically advise on matters involving tax technical, debt recovery and administrative law.

In this challenging and rewarding role, you’ll provide high-level advice, navigate complex legal and policy issues, and contribute to the resolution of matters with significant business and client impacts. You’ll draw on your strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify risks, manage competing priorities and deliver sound, evidence‑based outcomes. You’ll mentor and supervise others as required, contributing to the development of capability with the team.

Success in this role requires a comprehensive understanding of the responsibilities of the position and the legislative, regulatory and compliance frameworks that underpin its work. You’ll bring sound judgement, resilience and a commitment to achieving fair, professional and timely outcomes in a dynamic legal environment.

These roles may be offered on an ongoing or non-ongoing basis in Adelaide, Brisbane CBD, Hobart, Melbourne CBD, Perth or Sydney CBD.

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.