Careers

The Opportunity:

Our busy national top tier Direct Tax team have an opportunity available for a Senior Associate to join our Sydney office.

Ashurst's Tax team are one of the most respected in the market. We work on some of the largest and most significant transactions in Australia.

As a member of our Direct Tax team you will work on a mix of matters, assist with building out the practice and advise our growing client portfolio across our Australian offices.

No two days will be the same, you will work closely with our three Sydney based Direct Tax partners and will have the opportunity to cover a variety of industries, transactions and client bases.

More information can be found in the job description attached to the role on our careers site.

About you:

The successful candidate will have;

• 5+ years' income tax experience gained within a top-tier law firm, professional services firm or in-house specialist tax team.
• We require candidates who have a law degree and who have completed the College of Law or equivalent
• Excellent analytical and problem solving ability
• Good delegation skills and the ability to efficiently manage multiple matters at any one time
• An appetite to develop expertise in new and emerging areas of tax law

What makes Ashurst a great place to work?

We offer you all the things you should expect from an international law firm, some of which include:

• competitive remuneration with the flexibility to reward high performance;
• flexible working;
• complimentary gym memberships;
• corporate health plans;
• a global professional development offering for all employees; and
• an industry-leading programme that celebrates diversity and inclusion.

We are committed to delivering positive impacts to our communities through our Social Impact programme, with a strong emphasis on working with First Nations people through our pro bono practice.

We aim to recruit, retain and promote the best people from the widest possible talent pools. We are committed to offering a safe and welcoming environment for all employees to ensure they are supported to work at their best.

Beyond this, what sets Ashurst apart from others is our global strength, our drive to innovate and collaborate, and our commitment to excellence. It is these values that make Ashurst a unique place to work.