Tax Lawyer

Firm background Arnold Bloch Leibler is a premium Australian commercial law firm renowned for advising clients on their most important transactions, commercial issues and disputes. From offices in Melbourne and Sydney, the firm provides advice to a diverse range of entrepreneurial Australian listed companies, private businesses, high‑net‑worth individuals and international corporations. The firm also has a dedicated public interest practice providing advice to charities and not‑for‑profit organisations relating to significant legal, social, environmental and cultural issues. Our difference is often best demonstrated by the way we work and our approach to problem solving. We pride ourselves on providing strategic guidance and solving complex issues related to our clients' commercial interests, legal position and reputation.

The Taxation Practice Arnold Bloch Leibler is renowned within the Australian business, legal and accounting communities as being the 'go‑to' taxation law practice for corporate leaders, international corporations, entrepreneurs, wealthy private clients and senior executives seeking tax advice. Recently the ABL Tax team was recognised as a market leading ‘Tier 1’ practice by Doyle’s Guide. We advise our clients on significant taxation audits and disputes and provide commercial tax advice on complex transactions for public and private groups. Our tax lawyers have formidable taxation knowledge and an unrivalled reputation for vigorously negotiating with the highest‑ranking officials from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). Our lawyers are expected to have a commercial mindset and advise across a diverse range of income tax and indirect taxation matters, working closely with all the other ABL practice groups.

The Role An outstanding opportunity exists for a 2‑4 year lawyer to join our preeminent, growing and dynamic Melbourne tax practice, working predominantly with our Melbourne‑based partners Mark Leibler AC, Paul Sokolowski and Shaun Cartoon. You will also work closely with our Sydney partners Clint Harding and Jonathan Ortner. You will have an exceptional legal mind, as well as commercial and strategic nous. You want to feel challenged, and to be given opportunities to take on additional responsibility, have autonomy and perform to your own high standard.

More Specifically You Will Have

Proven experience working on a broad range of large‑scale taxation matters including public and private transactions and tax disputes (2–4 years' post‑admission experience);

A passion for practising taxation law;

The ability to identify key issues in a legal matter;

An appreciation for tax issues associated with high‑net‑wealth individuals, private companies and trusts;

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with partners, other lawyers, clients, the ATO and counsel;

The ability to work as a productive member of a team; and

The ability to interact with clients confidently and build effective working relationships.

Staff benefits The salary package offered for this position is competitive and also includes a range of benefits, including:

On‑going training through the firm's professional development program;

A fully subsidised corporate gym membership and wellness program;

In‑house fully subsidised café;

Prime CBD location;

Free legal advice for wills, estate planning and conveyancing; and

Discounted corporate health insurance through a leading Australian health fund.

Applications If you are interested in working at a dynamic firm that has built its success on legal innovation and outstanding career opportunities, please address your letter of application and CV to Radhika Peri, Human Resources Manager via the ABL website www.abl.com.au/careers.

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