Associate / SA (2-7yrs PAE) - Tax
Associate / SA (2-7yrs PAE) - Tax
This prominent national commercial law firm is recognised as one of Australia’s leading full-service practices, with offices across all major capital cities. The firm has a strong reputation for delivering commercially strategic advice on complex transactions and prides itself on its collaborative, professional and growth-oriented culture. Lawyers benefit from direct access to high-calibre partners, national practice groups and sophisticated clients across corporate, financial services and real estate sectors. The environment is friendly, dynamic and supportive, with a commitment to professional excellence, training and long-term career development.
The Role
The firm is seeking a Tax Lawyer (Associate or Senior Associate level) with 2-7 years’ PAE to join its front-end Corporate Tax team in Sydney. This is a broad and technically challenging position, offering involvement in significant national transactions and ongoing mentorship from an industry-leading tax partner.
Key duties include:
- Advising on corporate tax matters across income tax, GST and stamp duty
- Supporting front-end M&A transactions, real estate deals and banking & finance matters
- Preparing and reviewing tax memoranda, structuring advice and technical tax analysis
- Assisting with tax drafting within transactional agreements, including share sale agreements, asset sale agreements and contracts of sale
- Working closely with corporate, property and banking teams across multiple offices
- Conducting detailed statutory interpretation and advising on complex tax issues
- Managing client expectations and contributing to the growth of a busy, high-performing tax practice
The Candidate
To be successful, candidates should demonstrate:
- 2-7 years’ PAE in corporate tax advisory or transaction-related tax work
- Experience within a reputable law firm or top-tier tax advisory environment
- Strong academic credentials and excellent technical and analytical ability
- Proficiency or interest in income tax, with exposure to GST and stamp duty advantageous
- Strong drafting capability and attention to detail, particularly in tax-related transactional documents
- Effective communication skills and the ability to present complex concepts clearly
- A proactive, commercially minded approach and the ability to work collaboratively
- Strong time management skills and the capacity to run matters with autonomy appropriate to level
Benefits
The firm offers a comprehensive benefits, including:
- Access to a strong national client base and major, high-profile corporate transactions
- Genuine career progression with structured pathways and continuous professional development
- Interesting and meaningful pro bono opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements (up to 2 days WFH)
- Generous parental leave entitlements
- Annual flu vaccinations, skin checks and wellbeing programs
- Gym memberships and corporate discount programs
- Study assistance and CPD funding
- Daily breakfast offerings in-office
- Active social calendar including cultural events, trivia nights, sporting teams, EOFY and end-of-year functions
Apply Now using a MS Word version of your CV or email kalinda@people2people.com.au for a confidential discussion.
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Location
Sydney C B D, New South Wales
Salary
Work Type
Full Time
Industry
Date published
2026-03-10
JO-0098810
