Senior Tax Lawyer

The Role

Cooper Grace Ward is excited to be extending an opportunity for a senior Tax Lawyer to join our leading tax and tax disputes team within the Commercial and Private Client workgroup. You will have the opportunity to assist clients with a broad range of GST, tax and revenue matters by providing practical advice and managing disputes with the Australian Tax Office and Queensland Revenue Office. Your contribution will be recognised and rewarded with career progression encouraged and supported under the mentorship of industry-recognised senior leadership.

Responsibilities

Advising on a range of GST, tax, and revenue matters

Objecting to ATO and QRO assessments for tax and penalties

Assisting clients with responding to ATO and QRO reviews and audits

Preparing direct and indirect tax sharing agreements, employee share schemes, facility agreements and agreements with service entities

Managing appeals of ATO and QRO decisions in the AAT, QCAT, Federal and Supreme Court

Preparing commercial transaction documents and commercial agreements including share sale agreements, company constitutions and trust deeds

Qualifications

3+ years PAE with previous experience in tax law

Outstanding interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

A keen eye for detail and the ability to consistently produce accurate, high quality work

Dedication to the excellence and delivery of outstanding client service

A genuine interest in Tax Law

Desire to strengthen and build client relationships to continually contribute to the growth and success of the firm

Ability to work autonomously and assist with providing guidance to junior team members

5-star Employer of Choice 2025 by HRD Australia and Australasian Lawyer and 2025 Beaton Client Choice Award winners for Best Australian Law Firm, Best Professional Services Firm, Most Innovative Law & Related Services Firm, and Most Trusted Law & Related Services Firm (revenue $30m - $100m)

Market leading team

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellbeing initiatives

Wellness facilities and onsite classes (i.e. yoga and mindfulness)

Competitive salary and parental leave policy

Other benefits : purchased leave program (pre-tax), novated leasing, corporate medical insurance plans, networking, and social events and much more

About Cooper Grace Ward

Cooper Grace Ward is a leading independent law firm based in Brisbane. We are a full-service law firm providing a range of legal service to clients nationally and internationally. We are a vibrant, energetic, growing, and diverse team committed to supporting and developing our people to meet the changing needs of our clients. We take personal responsibility and pride in our work and have fun while we do it. We strive to be leaders in everything we do, and our impressive achievements can be viewed on our website.

Our workplace policies and strong values foster a safe and inclusive work environment. Cooper Grace Ward hires a diverse workforce, including people of all genders, ages, cultures, ethnicities, those who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQ+ and people with disabilities.

If this sounds like a team you would like to be a part of, and you value mutual respect, curiosity and excellence like we do then we would like to talk with you.

To be eligible to apply for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia.

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