Job Description - Associate: Tax (240001M1)Associate: Tax Our opportunityAre you ready to make your mark as part of the Tax team in our Melbourne or Sydney Office?As an Associate, you will have good judgment, excellent analytical skills, and the intellectual rigor to provide high level advisory services on some of Australias largest transactions and specifically stamp duty advice to large multinational, listed and private company groups. You will possess a good working knowledge of Australian tax law and experience in working with energy clients or major infrastructure projects will be highly regarded.Our Global Tax Practice delivers comprehensive legal services on a broad spectrum of tax-related matters to multinational corporations and financial institutions. We offer strategic advice on domestic and international tax planning, structuring and compliance. Our team assists clients with mergers and acquisitions, transfer pricing, tax disputes and litigation, and cross-border transactions, ensuring compliance with local and international tax laws. We also provide guidance on tax-efficient investment structures and the tax implications of various business decisions. By leveraging our extensive knowledge of global tax regulations and practices, we help clients minimize tax liabilities, navigate complex tax issues, and achieve their financial and business objectives.At White & Case, well support you, give you responsibility and welcome you as an integral member of our diverse, international team from day one. We foster a collegial working environment where partners are friendly and accessible, and colleagues always supportive and open to questions.Key responsibilitiesAs a senior member of the team, you will be involved in:Providing expert advice on State and Territory stamp duty matters across a variety of transactions, including property acquisitions, corporate restructures and asset sales and be expected to manage the stamp duty aspects of major transactions.Assisting with due diligence processes, identifying, and managing stamp duty related risks.Drafting and reviewing transaction documentation, ensuring compliance with applicable stamp duty laws.Liaising with State and Territory revenue authorities on transactions, rulings, exemptions, and disputes.Staying updated on legislative changes and developments in stamp duty laws across all Australian jurisdictions.Collaborating with other practice areas, such as the project, corporate, property and finance teams to deliver integrated client solutions.The skills and attributes we are looking forDegree qualified.Considerable experience in understanding and applying stamp duty legislation across various Australian States and Territories.Ideally worked in indirect tax or stamp duty teams either within a law firm or a Big 4 environment.A collaborative and team-based approach to working is a must.Strong professional presence.Client service focus.Strong judgment.Proactive, resourceful, takes initiative.Strong time management skills, ability to stay calm under pressure when juggling multiple projects.What We OfferAt White & Case, you can make a real difference, work on cutting-edge deals that make the headlines and help shape the world we live in. We live by our valuesto be pioneering, united and humanand we believe that youll experience them from your first day. We will give you the support and training that will help you achieve your potential as a global lawyer.We believe that consistent high performance merits reward and support. Our compensation package reflects your calibre as a lawyer and our benefits are designed to support your changing needs and priorities across different life stages.We offer high-quality, internationally oriented work on the most challenging matters and an opportunity to work as part of a truly global organisation.About White & CaseWe are a global law firm with longstanding offices in the markets that matter today. Our on-the-ground experience, our cross-border integration, and our depth of local, US and English-qualified lawyers help our clients work with confidence in any one market or across many.Since our arrival in Australia in 2016, our Australian practice has grown to 34 partners and 100+ lawyers across Sydney and Melbourne. Our teams work with clients in every state of Australia, across the Asia-Pacific region and around the globe on all aspects of the energy, infrastructure, power (including renewable energy), mining & metals sectors, and on high-profile public market and private equity M&A transactions.How to applyInterested? Please apply by submitting your CV for further consideration.We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from all ages, cultural backgrounds, First Nations communities, genders, sexual orientations, as well as people who have family or carer responsibilities. We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments you may require to our recruitment process or the role itself. If you are a candidate with a disability, let us know how we can provide you with additional support.For further assistance or queries regarding this opportunity please reach out to Clara Manning at clara.manning@whitecase.com #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Associate: Tax