Location: Brisbane
Discipline: Partner & Special Counsel
Job type: Permanent
Contact name: Georgina See

Contact email: Georgina@lawstaff.com.au
Job ref: TL191125
Published: about 14 hours ago
A national law firm is looking to welcome a Special Counsel into its Brisbane Tax team. This newly created role is critical in servicing clients’ frontend tax needs on a national scale, providing structuring, implementation, and specialist advisory solutions. While experience in backend tax matters is not essential, you may occasionally assist with tax disputes and controversy matters.

You will work on complex, high-value transactions and disputes, directly with senior lawyers and the firm’s key clients. This is an opportunity to expand your expertise while contributing to a collaborative, high-performing team.

About the Role
  • Provide technical and strategic advice on frontend tax matters
  • Contribute to the preparation and implementation of tax structuring and advisory solutions
  • Assist the team with tax disputes and controversy matters where required
  • Collaborate with senior practitioners and support staff on client matters
  • Mentor junior lawyers and contribute to team development. 
About You
  • 7+ years PAE in frontend tax matters; equivalent experience at a reputable accounting firm also considered
  • Strong technical skills and ability to originate practical tax solutions
  • Excellent academic background in law and other relevant areas (tax, accounting)
  • Seeking national exposure and an opportunity to develop broad tax expertise. 
  • Client-focused, reliable, and highly capable professional
  • Collaborative and enjoys mentoring junior team members.
Additional Benefits & Employee Support Programs:
  • Corporate rates for gyms, team sports, participation in sporting events, corporate blood donations, flu vaccinations, fresh fruit, and healthy options at firm events.
  • Support with balancing work and personal life, including parental, disability, elder care, flexibility, career transitions, and health & wellbeing assistance.
  • Short-term professional counselling and support, face-to-face, phone, Skype, or online. Confidential and free of charge, with additional online resources.
  • Paid leave (2 days per subject) and financial support for work-related tertiary education
  • 8–18 weeks paid parental leave for primary carers, 2 weeks for secondary carers, plus government entitlements; includes family care policies and “Keep In Touch” program.
  • Opportunities to contribute to legal clinics, youth services, and not-for-profit organisations.
  • Regular staff events, including Friday drinks, team lunches, social club events, and senior lawyer participation in partner-hosted events.
  • Discounts for shopping, entertainment, and online services.
  • Optional mentoring outside your immediate team for career support and guidance.
  • Monthly leadership meetings, quarterly staff updates, national newsletter, networking platforms, and HR hub resources.
  • Policies promoting a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment covering anti-discrimination, gender equality, diversity, and harassment prevention.
Who We’re Looking For
  • Skilled tax lawyer with strong technical and practical knowledge in frontend tax matters
  • 7+ years PAE or equivalent experience at a reputable firm
  • Strong client focus, analytical skills, and solution-oriented approach
  • Collaborative team player who enjoys mentoring and contributing to a high-performing practice. 
APPLY NOW
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a national tax practice, work on high-value matters, and accelerate your career in a supportive and highly regarded environment.

To Discuss in Confidence
Click APPLY, or contact:
  • Georgina See – georgina@lawstaff.com.au
Law Staff | 260 Queen Street, Brisbane | (07) 3221 1229