Solicitor/Senior Associate, Corporate Tax at Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

The role

This role is for a Corporate Tax Solicitor or Senior Associate with 4+ years of experience to join the Band 1 corporate tax team in Sydney. The solicitor will support Partners James Pettigrew and Jay Prasad, working with national and international clients on complex commercial transactions and advising on corporate tax law, excluding compliance work.

What you'll do

Advise clients on tax implications of transactions and investments across our corporate, funds, energy and resources and property clients and HSF Kramer groups
Negotiate with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) when required
Advise clients on a range of corporate tax law from corporate reorganisations, trusts, initial public offerings, secondary offerings, spin-offs, joint ventures, employee share schemes and executive remuneration, through to partnerships

What we're looking for

4+ years' experience across a range of corporate tax matters (international tax, M&A or corporate tax) in a leading private practice firm, top-tier accounting firm or large corporate

An unrestricted Australian or New Zealand practicing certificate

An excellent academic record

An ability to deliver work to a high standard whilst working to tight timeframes, working closely with colleagues and maintaining a strong attention to detail

A team focused approach and an enjoyment for supervising and mentoring junior solicitors

A commitment to client service and a desire to build strong relationships to support the growth of the practice

An innovative mindset, curious about AI and emerging technologies

Ideally including a Masters in Taxation (or having commenced a Masters in Taxation)· nice to have