Senior Associate, Tax

Allens

Senior Associate in Tax at Allens focused on tax advisory and dispute resolution. Collaborating with top firms and providing specialized advice in complex transactions.

Posted 4/30/2026full-timeSydney • 🇦🇺 AustraliaSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Represent many of Australia's and the world's top companies in: tax advisory work to assist them implement their commercial objectives with expert tax guidance; and/or resolving their disputes (including transfer pricing), through the life cycle from advice on risk, ATO engagement, alternative dispute resolution, mutual agreement procedures or litigation in court.
Provide technically sound and commercially informed advice on tax issues that are relevant to transactions and projects for our clients in various sectors, including technology and energy.
Collaborate closely with other practice groups across Allens, including Corporate M&A, Banking and Finance, Investment Funds and Superannuation, Real Estate and Dispute Resolution, to deliver seamless, cohesive and commercially optimised advice and specialist transactional support.
Work with the leading members of the tax bar where opinions are required for clients or in managing disputes for clients.
Support clients through various ATO engagement, including private rulings and class rulings processes, FIRB approvals, reviews and audits and advice on strategic engagement approaches to minimise risks and resolve issues efficiently.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in Tax, preferably mostly at a large law firm or law firm with a recognised specialist tax practice.
Experience in advisory and transactional work and/or tax controversy (including audits, objections and litigation).
Been regularly exposed to clients and have provided advice both autonomously and as part of a team.
An ability to work independently and effectively manage smaller matters and elements of larger matters.
A desire to learn, grow, network and mentor others.

Benefits

Comp & perks

market competitive fixed remuneration
generous incentive plan that recognises both billable and broader contribution
employee recruitment referral program
discounts at hundreds of suppliers including retail outlets
health and travel insurance
charity matched funding program
fully subsidised gym memberships
annual flu vaccinations
skin checks
in-house snacks and catered meals
subsidised sporting and social activities
Employee Assistance Program including confidential counselling
wellbeing coaching and financial coaching for employees and their families
flexible working arrangements to support you in your work and life commitments and passions
ability to purchase additional annual leave
access to an enhanced, inclusive and flexible parental leave policy – 26 weeks paid parental leave with no minimum service
team based recognition including social activities and contribution based recognition activities
annual Allens Values Awards to nominate and recognise the incredible contributions of our people

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Hard Skills & Tools

tax advisorytransfer pricingdispute resolutioncommercial tax guidanceauditslitigationprivate rulingsclass rulingsFIRB approvalstax controversy

Soft Skills

collaborationindependent workclient engagementteamworkmentoringcommunicationproblem-solvingnetworkingadvisory skillscommercial awareness