Associate - Indirect Tax

Location: Sydney

Contract Type: Permanent

MinterEllison is one of Australia’s largest independent law and consulting firms. With a heritage of almost 200 years, we are known for our excellence, and our authentic and enduring relationships with our clients, our people and our communities. Clients seek out MinterEllison to help them solve complex problems every day. We do this by our full-service legal offering and complementary consulting offering.

We offer opportunities to work on industry-leading mandates for top-tier clients, while being part of a high-performing and collaborative team that values excellence, diversity of thought, curiosity, and inclusion. We value our people and empower them to achieve their ambitions - with the support, trust and autonomy to grow their careers in meaningful ways.

At MinterEllison, we're leading the way with AI and other emerging technologies, powering innovation right across our firm. You will have the opportunity to engage with AI tools we've built, and other external AI tools, to enhance efficiencies and excellence internally and with our clients.

We support sustainable ways of working regarding how, when and where you work and offer a wide range of social, financial and health benefits (see https://www.minterellison.com/-/media/Minter-Ellison/Files/Careers/MinterEllison-Employee-Benefits-Dec_2025.pdf)

The Team

Join our market‑leading Indirect Tax team in Sydney. We provide high‑quality advisory services across GST and state taxation matters, supporting a broad spectrum of clients - from multinational corporates to listed REITs and major developers. Our collaborative culture, technical excellence, and commitment to delivering practical solutions have positioned us as trusted advisers in the indirect tax landscape.

The Role

We are seeking a talented indirect tax professional to join our growing Sydney team. In this role, you will work alongside our partners and wider team on a variety of challenging and high-profile matters, including major M&A transactions, GST compliance reviews, major infrastructure projects and state tax advisory work.

You will have the opportunity to manage GST audits, investigations and objections, advise on cross-border transactions, and provide strategic guidance on stamp duty, land tax and infrastructure contribution matters.

This position offers significant exposure to complex technical issues, direct client interaction, and the chance to develop your skills across both GST and state taxes. You will play a key role in delivering innovative solutions to our clients whilst contributing to the continued growth and success of the practice.

About You

• 2-5 years' post-admission experience (or equivalent) in taxation law, preferably in indirect tax
• Strong technical knowledge of GST legislation and state tax laws, including stamp duty and land tax
• Demonstrated experience in GST advisory work, compliance or dispute resolution
• Excellent legal research, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Superior written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to provide clear legal advice to clients
• Proven ability to manage multiple matters and work effectively under pressure
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to technical accuracy
• A collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Experience with transaction structuring and cross-border tax issues highly desirable
• Client-focused mindset with a strong commercial awareness
• Enthusiasm for ongoing professional development and staying abreast of legislative and case law developments

How to apply

We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, cultural backgrounds, genders (including trans or gender diverse), LGBTQ+ people and those with carer responsibilities. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

We prefer to connect with people directly, so please submit your CV by clicking on the 'Apply' button. We encourage all applications, including if you do not meet all the criteria listed for the role. Your application will also enable us to consider you for other opportunities that may be available at MinterEllison.

If you are currently a MinterEllison employee, please apply through the internal careers page.

If you would like further information, require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process or for a confidential discussion, please contact Danielle.Miller@minterellison.com.