Tax Associate - Sydney

An award-winning Tax practice in Sydney is seeking a mid-level Associate to join a high-performing, collegiate team advising leading multinational and ASX-listed clients on complex, high-value tax matters. You will work closely with partners and senior lawyers, take genuine ownership of workstreams, build direct client relationships, and help shape advice on significant tax issues facing businesses today.

The team operates at the cutting edge of Australian and cross-border tax, covering corporate income tax, international tax and transfer pricing, tax controversy, and GST/indirect tax for clients across technology, financial services, energy, infrastructure, consumer and life sciences. You will advise on landmark transactions, regulatory audits and disputes, and policy developments shaping how multinationals operate in Australia. The practice is consistently recognised as a market leader and has recently received top industry awards for tax disputes and indirect tax.

You will benefit from real partner exposure and mentoring from day one, a collaborative culture invested in your development, and opportunities for international travel and cross-border work through a global network. The firm actively embraces AI and new technology to work smarter and free up time for high-value work, and supports long-term career growth including financial support and paid study leave to complete an LLM.

• Approximately 2–4 years' PQE gained at a top-tier or leading law firm or the Big 4
• Experience advising on Australian taxation matters, or exposure to corporate, commercial, regulatory or related legal practice areas
• Willingness to develop expertise across a broad range of tax disciplines, including domestic tax, international tax, transfer pricing, GST, state taxes and tax controversy
• Strong analytical, research and drafting skills, with the ability to communicate complex issues clearly and practically
• A proactive approach to learning and professional development
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• A collaborative and team-oriented approach
• A desire to build strong client relationships and contribute to business development initiatives