Careers

• Associate & Special Counsel role available due to the growth of the Tax practice in Sydney
• Working with high calibre clients across different industries
• Mixture of front-end and back-end work
• Flexible 3:2 work arrangements
• Generous leave policies including purchased leave, parental leave, and performance reward leave
  
  

About us
HWL Ebsworth is not your typical law firm. Our rapid rise to become the largest legal partnership in Australia shows that in our case, the differences are real. We deliver first class legal advice to our commercial and government clients in every State and Territory across Australia. Firm wide, we have over 270 Partners and 1700 people. Our Sydney Corporate & Commercial Practice Group comprises of 70+ people across several speciality practice areas.

We offer our staff career development opportunities, and you will be encouraged to take ownership of the direction and pace of your career. We promote and reward talent based solely on merit, which allows all team members to reach their potential. We are committed to providing an environment that supports and encourages all team members to progress. The successful candidate will thrive in an environment where building relationships and high performance are celebrated and rewarded.

The opportunity
We have a unique opportunity to join our impressive and highly regarded Sydney tax team working primarily with Partner, Nima Sedaghat. You will work on a diverse mix of matters, including:

• advising as to the taxation consequences of significant M&A transactions, including various forms of management incentive plans
• structuring and restructuring of corporate groups and in connection with M&A activity
• advising on the taxation aspects of debt and equity capital raisings
• establishment of various investment fund and funds management structures (both equity and debt) across a variety of sectors (private equity, venture capital, property)
• advising on start-up tax concessions and VC investments
• tax planning and bespoke taxation advice
• tax disputes with the Commonwealth Commissioner of Taxation and state revenue authorities at all stages throughout the dispute lifecycle (private rulings, voluntary disclosures, reviews, audits, objections and litigation).

This is an opportunity to work on top tier matters with our prominent client base which includes multi-national corporations, private business (small to large), start-ups, fund and asset managers, Australian and foreign sponsors, investors, and high net worth individuals.

Accountabilities

• tax planning and advisory on complex legal problems - including where necessary, obtaining certainty from the relevant revenue authority in the form of early engagement advice and applications for private rulings
• managing voluntary disclosures, reviews, audits, objections and litigation (including analysis of the underlying complex problems in contention)
• working closely with lawyers across our firm, as well as counsel in tax dispute matters
  
  

To succeed in this role, ideally you will have

• 4-8+ years post admission experience
• strategic and critical thinking ability
• strong leadership skills to assist in developing our junior cohort
• experience in M&A transactions and financing arrangements
• litigation experience is desirable (including as it relates to briefing and working with counsel, and communicating with Tribunals/Courts)
• experience interfacing with partners & clients
• significant experience in tax law
  
  

What we offer

• Unrivalled career pathways: Our unique meritocracy model proudly offers our staff career development, promoting talent based solely on merit. Our size, range of experience and competitive pricing model will provide you with everything you need to succeed. Unlike our competitors, our Solicitor to Partner ratio enables greater mentoring and client engagement. Our 180-day career forecasting sessions provide the platform to fast-track your progression.
• Work-Life Balance: We offer flexible work arrangements to support your work-life balance
• Location: Our cutting-edge office is conveniently located in the heart of the Sydney CBD amidst a fast-pace, high-networking legal community.
• Culture: Be part of a firm renowned for its friendly and down-to-earth culture.
• Prestige: Join a firm consistently ranked at the forefront of the Australian legal market, where your work is recognised nationally.

How to apply

To apply, please submit your CV via the 'Apply' function. Applicants must have full working rights in Australia and a valid practising certificate to apply. HWL Ebsworth also strongly encourages applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

HWL Ebsworth strives to create an inclusive environment where our people want and feel comfortable to bring their entire selves to work. Varied perspectives contribute to our collective success so whatever your background, we'd love to hear from you and encourage you to apply. If you have reasonable accessibility requirements that will enable you to participate equitably in our recruitment process, please reach out to Laura Harrison for a confidential discussion.