Direct Tax Senior Associate

7 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Ashurst Full time $180,000 - $250,000 per year

Description
Ashurst is a leading global law firm with a determination to go beyond the ordinary by outpacing change. We have a community of 4800+ people across over 30 offices globally and are a trusted adviser to top corporates, financial institutions and governments. What sets us apart is our ambition for our people and our clients.

What makes Ashurst a great place to work?

  • Flexible work options
  • Market leading parental leave of 26 weeks paid leave irrespective of gender
  • Health and wellbeing benefits, gym membership and corporate health plans
  • Genuine opportunities to grow your career through secondments or global opportunities,
  • Extensive Learning & Development opportunities including tailored professional development for all employees, coaching, mentoring and study support for further education.
  • We have a strong commitment to social impact, demonstrated by our extensive volunteering and pro-bono opportunities, as well as our award-winning social inclusion and mobility programs.
  • We are committed to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

The Opportunity
Our national Tax team are growing, with a dedicated focus on expanding our Direct Tax capability. We have an opportunity available for a Senior Associate to join our Direct Tax team in Sydney. Each day will be different and cover a variety of industries, transactions and client bases.

Ashurst's Tax team is one of the most respected in the market, covering the full range of direct and indirect tax and tax controversy. Our broad experience means we are able to assist clients with market leading tax advice as well as day-to-day client service. In doing so, we aim to provide clients with strategic insights into dealing with tax risk and governance frameworks and developing effective solutions to tax issues.

A full job description including a breakdown of responsibilities can be found attached to the role on our careers page

We are interested in hearing from people who have:

  • 5+ years' direct tax experience gained within a top-tier law firm, professional services firm or in-house specialist tax team.
  • Candidates who have a law degree and who have completed the College of Law or equivalent only will be considered.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability.
  • Good delegation skills and the ability to efficiently manage multiple matters at any once.
  • An appetite to develop expertise in new and emerging areas of tax law.
  • A proactive, positive and energetic approach with a commitment to providing excellent service and, a desire to interact with the market and build client relationships.

We value diverse perspectives at Ashurst, so even if you don't feel you meet all of the requirements, we still encourage you to apply.

For more information or if you require any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process or in the workplace, we encourage you to contact: for a confidential conversation.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly to Ashurst. We prefer to talk with you personally and are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies.

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