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Tax Lawyer – International Tax  
  
Smart Tax Search is working with a unique and successful law firm based in Brisbane, with a national remit. They are recognised for their ability to solve some of the hardest legal problems that exist in Australia – tax law problems.
  
Their clients include those in the blockchain and crypto space, SME’s, DAOs, property developers and they work on complex cross-border restructures and transactions and designing novel tax strategies. Some clients are small; others are listed on the ASX and they do everything in between. They have built their success by helping all these clients solve tax issues (including taking advantage of planning opportunities) and give them general legal advice.
  
If you enjoy tackling complex puzzles and working on some of the most bizarre matters in Australian tax, this could be the role for you!
  
Key Responsibilities of the role:

• You will tackle complex tax issues, offering direct solutions, and drafting informed and detailed advice.
• Collaborate closely with a diverse range of business entities, industries, and technologies. This includes blockchain businesses, fund management businesses, technology businesses and more situated overseas.
• Engage in brainstorming sessions with senior lawyers to navigate unprecedented tax challenges in areas like cryptocurrency, trust taxation, CGT and international tax.
• Guide the commercial team on intricate tax restructurings and oversee the execution of these transactions.
• Liaise with the ATO on matters of tax disputes, litigation, and ruling procedures. This includes class rulings, audits, objections and potential AAT or Federal Court matters.
• Contribute to the creation of marketing materials, content creation, present at industry conferences and professional groups.

 
  
Attributes, skills & qualifications of the successful candidate:

• A curious mind.
• 2+ years’ experience working in a previous tax law or tax consulting role, including at the ATO, big 4, mid-tier or boutique firms.
• Full Australian working rights – no overseas applicants.
• Based in Brisbane/Gold Coast/Sunshine Coast, and happy to travel to Brisbane area once a week. More experienced applicants can request full remote working (3-5+ PQE)
• A hunger for high-complexity tax issues and a spark for lateral thinking.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) and organisational skills.

  
 For more information on this role, please contact Lauren Smart on: 0405 619 413 or https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenmaunsell01tax/  or apply via the link below. 

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