Principal Litigator

We are seeking experienced legal professionals to join our Litigation and Legal Services team.

As a Principal Litigator, you will provide authoritative, strategic legal advice and litigation services to support the administration of the laws overseen by the Commissioner of Taxation. You’ll lead the management of the most complex, sensitive and high-risk litigation and dispute resolution matters, exercising a high level of independent judgement and professional expertise.

You will represent the Commissioner in courts and tribunals on significant and precedential matters relating to taxation, debt recovery, insolvency or administrative law. You’ll proactively oversee the delivery of legal services, ensuring effective case management, quality outcomes and alignment with organisational priorities.

You will provide visible leadership, working collaboratively across teams to support the prevention and early resolution of disputes. You’ll actively develop staff capability through mentoring and coaching, contributing to strategic decision-making and supporting the implementation of the agency’s strategic direction.

These roles may be offered on an ongoing or non-ongoing basis in Adelaide, Brisbane CBD, Hobart, Melbourne CBD, Perth or Sydney CBD.

We embrace the strength of diversity – through our people and the perspectives they bring.

We are committed to inclusive recruitment practices and encourage applications from people with disability or neurodivergence, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments can be provided throughout the recruitment process.