Solicitor (1-2 PQE)- Tax

Dentons is the world’s largest global law firm, and a leading law firm in New Zealand. We are a firm that embraces change. We have the largest reach of any firm in New Zealand, and have unparalleled access to legal expertise in over 80 countries.

About the role:

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Solicitor (1-2 PQE) to join our fast-growing Tax practice. You will be a team player, and have a desire to build your career as a recognised Tax Lawyer.  We are particularly interested in talking to candidates with experience in a “Big 4” accounting firm who wish to pivot to a tax career in a law firm and a role that involves no tax compliance work. 

Your relevant experience and skills will include:

• Completed Bachelor of Law Degree (LLB) and 1-2 years of experience in the tax practice of a law firm or in the tax division of a major chartered accountancy firm
• Hold, or eligible to hold, a practising certificate
• Attention to detail, efficiency, collaboration and adaptability.
• Excellent written communication skills
• Exposure to M&A transactions would be desirable, but not required

Who will you be working with and what will you be doing?

Join our growing Tax practice. This practice is led by Bruce Bernacchi (Partner) who has over 28 years’ experience advising on a wide range of taxation issues, including domestic and international corporate tax matters, M&A, indirect taxes and employee tax issues. You will also work closely with partners and peers in our firm’s leading corporate, banking, employment, litigation and property law teams.

This is a tax advisory role (we do not provide tax compliance services to our clients) so your ability to research tax issues and produce high quality written tax advice is key.  The role will also involve working on M&A projects, including undertaking tax due diligence engagements and assisting in advising on cross-border and domestic tax structuring matters.

What do we offer?

We offer you the opportunity to be part of a dynamic and inclusive team that works in partnership with our clients, where you will get plenty of valuable experience as well as first class mentoring and career development. We are a future focussed firm and that ethos extends to our people too.

At Dentons, we can offer you top quality work matched with an outstanding firm culture. We offer competitive remuneration along with benefits that will make a positive difference to your work/life balance. We welcome applications for this position from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements.

• We are a global business but locally run and operated, giving us the best of both worlds
• We work flexibly and remotely at all levels in our business 
• Additional leave over the Christmas/New Year period
• We invest in our people - learning and development are key
• Lifestyle leave – purchase additional leave each year
• Paid parental leave of 26 weeks/5 weeks for non-primary caregiver
• We dress for our day and our role
• Regular social events, including Friday Fives, sporting and charity events, annual balls, family Christmas parties, and an end of year function
• Dedicated wellness programme
• Pro bono opportunities 

Diversity and inclusion

Dentons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an environment where everyone respects and supports each other.

We believe inclusion drives diversity and want to foster an environment where our people thrive through diversity of thought and shared experience.

We encourage applications irrespective of race, ethnicity, culture, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age or disability.

Application:

To apply, please submit your CV, cover letter and academic transcript.

To request a copy of the position description, or for a confidential discussion about the role, contact Aleisha Williams on aleisha.williams@dentons.com

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