Tax Lawyer - Brisbane Front/Back-End Advisory, Flexible Hours

Holding Redlich; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Holding Redlich in Brisbane seeks an Associate to Senior Associate to join our national tax practice. Based in Brisbane, you will work on front-end and back-end tax matters, learning from experienced partners and contributing to complex deals and disputes.

You will prepare advice on income tax, CGT and GST, participate in ATO reviews and notices of objection, and support key clients with technically robust, commercially aware guidance.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years’ experience in specialised tax advice, tax controversy and general commercial matters.
• Strong analytical, research and drafting skills with the ability to work independently.
• Solid legal experience practising as a lawyer.

Responsibilities

• Prepare advice relating to income tax, CGT, GST and private rulings.
• Handle ATO reviews, audits, notices of objection, references to the ART and appeals.
• Work on large and complex deals, projects and disputes for key clients.
• Analyse facts, conduct legal research and draft tailored advice with supervision.

Skills

Tax advisory

Tax controversy

Legal research

Drafting

Education

Law degree

Tools

Document management systems

Research tools

Job description

About The Role

We are seeking an Associate to Senior Associate to join our national tax practice. Based in our Brisbane office and working closely with seasoned Partner Michael Patane, this newly created role will offer opportunities to work in both front-end and back-end matters.

About The Role

We are seeking an Associate to Senior Associate to join our national tax practice. Based in our Brisbane office and working closely with seasoned Partner Michael Patane, this newly created role will offer opportunities to work in both front-end and back-end matters.

On the front-end side, you will prepare advice relating to income tax, CGT, GST, applications for private rulings and Australian duties. Back-end matters will include ATO reviews, ATO audits, notices of objection, references to the ART and appeals to the Federal Court.

You will play an instrumental role in the team, working on large and complex deals, projects, and disputes for the firm’s key clients giving you the opportunity to learn directly from experienced practitioners, and accelerate your growth into a well-rounded and autonomous tax adviser.

About You

You will be a skilled and technical tax lawyer with at least 2-3 years’ experience working on specialised tax advice, tax controversy and general commercial matters. You will be highly capable in ascertaining and analysing the facts, grasping broad tax issues, research, and drafting tailored advice with supervision. You will also have knowledge of document management systems and research tools.

You will be committed to achieving desired client outcomes, with the capability of working independently and managing your own workflow under supervision. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and reliable professional to advance their career and gain access to interesting and varied work.

While we welcome interest from finance professionals with accounting experience, it is critical that you also have solid legal experience practising as a lawyer.

Who We Are

Holding Redlich is a large national commercial law firm with offices across Australia. We provide the full range of legal services to many of Australia’s largest public and private companies across a wide range of sectors and all levels of government. We are client focused with, expert industry knowledge and strong local and international connections. We strive for excellence in everything we do, and we take pride in the quality of our work.

Employee Benefits

At Holding Redlich, we strongly believe that providing employee benefits is a fundamental investment in the success and well-being of our workforce.

Our benefits include:

• A firm where partners and employees enjoy professional success within a supportive environment from modern offices.
• Family-friendly, dress for your day, flexible hours and flexible leave, including purchased leave, career breaks and study leave.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), flu vaccinations and social activities both inside and outside of the office.
• Employee recruitment referral bonus to recognise and reward individuals who contribute to our growth and success.
  
  

Firm awards and citations

We are proud to share that our dedication, expertise, exceptional service to our clients and commitment to the gender diversity of our employees have been recognised with prestigious legal industry awards and citations.

• Employer of Choice – Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA)
• Employer of Choice - Australasian Lawyer
• Multiple partners ranked by Best Lawyers - 30 The Best Lawyers in Australia™ awards/3 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Australia™ awards
• Doyle’s Guide – inclusion for Rising Stars, Best Lawyers, Best Firms
• Signatories to the Charter for Advancement for Women in Legal Profession
  
  

Community & impact

We recognise the importance of contributing to our community by supporting various initiatives, providing legal aid through pro bono work, and promoting diversity and inclusion within the firm.

This includes:

• Pro Bono Practice and Social Justice Fund
• Diversity, gender equality and wellbeing committees
• International connections through our membership of Law Exchange International
• Red Cross Life Blood group donations
  
  

What’s next? For further information, please visit our Careers website.

To discuss this opportunity on a confidential basis, please contact Lauren Steers-Lemai, Talent Acquisition Manager, on 03 9321 9914 or [e-mail].

To apply, please click on the “Apply” button and submit an up-to-date CV, academic transcripts and cover letter outlining why you are both interested and suited to the role.