This is a standout opportunity for a mid-level lawyer to step into a growing and well-resourced Taxation team within a broader Corporate & Commercial practice.
You’ll be joining one of the larger taxation teams in the Brisbane market, working across complex, multi-jurisdictional matters with direct client access and the autonomy to take ownership of your work early.
With a strong pipeline of advisory and structuring matters, this role offers the ideal platform to deepen your tax expertise while remaining closely connected to broader commercial transactions.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing strategic tax advice across income tax, GST, payroll tax, land tax and stamp duty
- Advising on and drafting complex trust structures, trust deeds, and private client matters (including estates)
- Contributing to corporate and commercial transactions with tax implications
- Managing matters with a high degree of autonomy and direct client interaction
- Mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to the growth and capability of the team
You are a commercially minded lawyer looking to build a long-term career in tax within a high-performing and supportive environment.
You will bring:
- 3–5 years’ PAE in tax or a related commercial practice
- Experience in income tax and/or state taxes (or a strong desire to specialise)
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking capability
- A genuine interest in tax advisory and structuring work
- Broader exposure to M&A, property, commercial transactions or tax litigation (advantageous)
WHY JOIN THIS FIRM?
This firm is recognised for its commitment to people, development and wellbeing, offering:
- Exposure to complex, high-profile national transactions and advisory work
- Flexible working arrangements and support for work–life balance
- Paid study leave and financial support for work-related tertiary education
- Comprehensive parental leave entitlements and family-friendly policies
- Health and wellbeing initiatives, including confidential counselling support
- Opportunities to participate in pro bono work, legal clinics and community programs
- Regular social, networking and firm-wide events
- Access to mentoring both within and beyond your immediate team
- A strong commitment to diversity, inclusion and a respectful workplace culture
Interviews are offered with complete flexibility - choose from in-person meetings or virtual formats (FaceTime, Skype, Zoom, or phone). Whether individual or multiparty, these conversations are relaxed, informative and tailored to you. After meeting with us, you will receive a detailed profile of the role and firm, allowing you to explore the opportunity at your own pace.
To arrange a confidential discussion, please click APPLY and upload your profile, or contact:
Trudy Reading – trudy@lawstaff.com.au
Georgina See – georgina@lawstaff.com.au
Even if this particular role isn’t the right match, we would still welcome a conversation. We frequently partner with firms on unadvertised positions across private practice and in-house, and we’re always eager to support talented lawyers in finding their ideal career path.
Law Staff | 260 Queen Street, Brisbane CBD
Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.