Tax Lawyer

About the role

We are seeking a Special Counsel to join our National Tax Practice with a focus on front‑ matters. With a preference for the candidate be based in our Sydney office, the role will work closely with Partner, Dhanushka Jayawardena, and Senior Consultants, Chris Kinsella, and Stephen Jones, while also receiving dedicated support from our Associate.

This newly created position is in support of the team’s growing practice and will be critical in servicing our clients’ frontend tax needs on a national scale including by providing structuring, implementation, and specialist advisory solutions. You will also assist our tax disputes and controversy practice from time to time, however, it is not essential for our successful candidate to have experience in backend tax matters.

You will play an instrumental role in the team, working on significant and complex transactions and disputes giving you the opportunity to work directly with well‑regarded practitioners and the Firm’s key clients.

About you

You will be a skilled and technical tax lawyer with 7+ years PAE in frontend tax matters. Any equivalent experience at a reputable accounting firm will be highly regarded. You will have excellent legal analysis skills with the ability to originate solutions.

Given this specialist practice, you will have a strong academic background in law and other relevant areas such as tax or accounting.

You will be committed to achieving client outcomes and have a reputation for being a highly capable and reliable professional. You will also enjoy working within a team, including mentoring and imparting knowledge to junior lawyers.

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 - Australasian Lawyer

- Multiple partners ranked by Best Lawyers - 30The Best Lawyers in Australia™awards/3Best Lawyers: Ones to Watchin Australia™awards

- Doyle’s Guide – inclusion for Rising Stars, Best Lawyers, Best Firms

- Great Place to Work ® Certification

- 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?

To discuss this opportunity on a confidential basis, please contact Lauren Steers‑Lemai, Talent Acquisition Manager, on 03 9321 9914 or lauren.steers‑lemai@holdingredlich.com

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.

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