Senior Solicitor/Senior Associate – Corporate… at Mallesons · Sydney

Senior Solicitor/Senior Associate – Corporate Tax and Tax Disputes & Litigation - Sydney

Location: Sydney

We are looking for an experienced tax lawyer to join our Sydney Tax team working closely with Jerome Tse and other senior practitioners within our National tax practice across a sophisticated mix of tax disputes and strategic corporate and family office matters.

The opportunity

You will advise on complex tax questions where technical expertise sits alongside commercial judgement and strategy. Your work will span both contentious and advisory matters, giving you the opportunity to put into practice your already developed technical skills in often challenging and rewarding circumstances.

This role will see you work across:

• Tax disputes and litigation, from ATO/OSR reviews to managing regulatory notice responses to formal litigation
• Family office and ultra-high-net-wealth (UHNW) matters, advising our family office clients, large private groups and UHNW individuals on their strategic tax objectives
• Corporate and international tax, covering matters from corporate tax issues to transfer pricing to Part IVA to MAP/arbitration. You will also support our family office and UHNW practice, which will involve advising on Division 7A, asset protection and succession planning.

You will need a demonstrated ability to take ownership of matters, build trusted client (including internal Mallesons) relationships and work alongside senior practitioners who operate across some of the most challenging and complex areas of Australian tax.

About you

You will be a Senior Solicitor or Senior Associate with experience gained in a leading law firm or a professional services firm. Experience across all areas of the practice is not essential, however we are particularly interested in lawyers with corporate tax experience in a tax controversy and litigation setting, alongside one or more of:

• family office and ultra high net wealth experience; and/or
• transfer pricing or international tax experience.

You will combine technical excellence with strong commercial judgement, bringing clarity and insight to complex tax issues. You will be confident taking ownership of matters, advising clients, and developing trusted relationships. As a senior member of the team, you will play an active role in mentoring junior lawyers, contributing to business development, and supporting the continued growth of the practice.

Who are we?

We are Mallesons. The top-tier independent firm from Australia, a full-service firm trusted on the most complex and consequential matters across our region and around the world. We’ve been part of Australia’s story for almost 200 years and acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional owners and custodians of these lands and waters.

Our independence gives us the flexibility to combine our extensive top tier full-service capability with the best advisers in every market. With deep expertise, collective judgment and genuine collaboration, we cut through complexity so our clients can move forward with confidence and make more happen.

Why work with us?

We build careers that go everywhere. Mallesons is a special place to work where anything is possible, ambitions are limitless and diversity and inclusion play an important role. It’s a place where you will collaborate with exceptional colleagues and clients, where you will sharpen your edge and support others to do the same, where you will make a difference you can be proud of. You will have access to a suite of wellbeing initiatives, benefits, policies and process that will support you to achieve your career goals.

Together we learn. Together we master. Together we lead.

Next Steps
Please click ‘Apply Now’ to apply online with your cover letter summarising why you’re applying and your resume to support your experience.
If you have any questions or need any further information, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Kellie McLean, Kellie.McLean@mallesons.com
If you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you must hold all visas and other approvals necessary for you to work for the firm in Australia.

Diversity and Inclusion

Mallesons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from diverse backgrounds. We welcome, value, support and harness the positive benefits that people’s different life experiences bring, especially as they relate to gender, sexual identity, culture, faith, disability and life stages.
If you are unsure if you meet all criteria for this role, but have a passion for delivering high quality work, developing your skills and realising your full potential, then we encourage you to apply and have a further conversation about how you could fit at Mallesons.
We have a range of inclusive hiring practices – if you would like to seek workplace adjustments to complete your application please contact the Recruitment contact for this role or email careers@mallesons.com