Careers

• Be part of a highly regarded Taxation team, working within our wider Corporate & Commercial practice group
• Flexible 3:2 work arrangements
• Generous leave policies including purchased, parental, and performance reward leave
• A true meritocracy - be promoted for your contribution and not held back by outdated structures

About us

HWLE Lawyers is Australia's largest legal partnership, with offices in every state and territory in Australia, including over 270 Partners and more than 1,700 people. Our Melbourne Corporate & Commercial Practice Group comprises 70 people across a number of specialist practice areas. Our National Taxation Practice Group has 9 partners, 4 of whom are in Melbourne.

The opportunity

We have a unique opportunity to join our impressive and highly regarded Melbourne Taxation team working primarily with Ari Schachna, Yan Li Wang, Vincent Licciardi and other Tax experts across our national tax practice. You'll work with the team on an interesting mix of taxation matters, including income and capital gains tax, M&A transactions, financing transactions, due diligence, and trusts. You'll also be responsible for managing reviews, audits and litigation conducted by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).

This is an opportunity to work on top tier matters with our prominent client base including government agencies, public and private companies, high net worth family groups and individuals both local and foreign, charities and not for profit organisations.

To succeed in the role, ideally you'll come

• 4+ years PAE
• solid experience in taxation law
• tax disputes/litigation experience highly desirable
• strategic and critical thinking capabilities
• strong analytical and problem solving skills
• open to candidates with an accounting background

What we offer

• Unrivalled career pathways: Our unique meritocracy model 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. Our Lawyer to Partner ratio enables greater mentoring and client engagement compared to our competitors. Our 180 day career planning sessions provide the platform to fast-track your progression.
• Location: Our cutting-edge office is conveniently located in the heart of the Melbourne CBD amidst a fast-pace, high-networking legal community. Enjoy working in a state-of-the-art office environment with access to modern end of trip facilities.
• Great culture and a huge networking platform: Be part of a firm renowned for its friendly and down-to-earth culture. Sign up for our 'Latte Link-Up' program to connect with members of the firm outside of your practice group, across all levels! We also have sports clubs, a social club and monthly firmwide drinks.
• Impact: 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. HWLE also strongly encourages applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

HWLE 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 Gabrielle Saunders for a confidential discussion.