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Key requirements
Approximately 5 - 8 years' PQE gained at a top-tier or leading law firm or the Big 4 Strong technical foundations Genuine interest in solving complex problems Experience advising on domestic and cross-border taxation matters, including financing arrangements, corporate transactions, restructures and international tax issues
The role
Baker McKenzie is seeking a Senior Associate to join their Tax practice in Sydney, Australia. This role is for a lawyer with 5-8 years of experience who will work on complex, high-value tax matters for leading multinational and ASX-listed clients, collaborating closely with partners.
What you'll do
- Work closely with partners and senior lawyers on complex, high-value matters
- Take genuine ownership of workstreams
- Build direct client relationships
- Help shape advice on significant tax issues
- Work alongside partners, with real partner exposure and mentoring
- Advise on landmark transactions, ATO audits and disputes, and policy developments
- Help shape how the practice uses AI and new technology
What we're looking for
Approximately 5 - 8 years' PQE gained at a top-tier or leading law firm or the Big 4
Strong technical foundations
Genuine interest in solving complex problems
Experience advising on domestic and cross-border taxation matters, including financing arrangements, corporate transactions, restructures and international tax issues
Ability to work in a team with a broad range of tax disciplines, including income tax, international tax, transfer pricing, GST and dispute resolution matters
Ability to develop strong client relationships and provide practical and commercially focused legal advice
Excellent drafting, research and analytical skills, with a keen attention to detail
Strong organisational and matter management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively across multiple matters
A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively with colleagues
A genuine desire to learn, develop professionally and contribute positively to team culture
An interest in business development and building your professional profile
A Master’s in Tax (LLM) – completed, currently studying, or willing to undertake· nice to have
Benefits
Competitive remuneration package
Generous bonus scheme
Salary continuance insurance
Life insurance
Salary sacrifice options
Employee discounts
Referral rewards
Travel insurance for you and your immediate family
Client and international office secondments
Regional and global development programs
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
26 weeks' paid parental leave for parents/carers (with no minimum service) with access to an external coaching service
Ability to purchase additional annual leave
Flexible public holidays
Volunteer leave
Employee Assistance Program including confidential counselling and wellbeing and financial coaching for you and your immediate family
Flu vaccinations
Discounted health insurance
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Senior Associate - Tax
Baker McKenzie · Sydney
Sydney