Law Graduate Tax Disputes 2026 Graduate Program

Please note that this position is within our 2026 program and candidate must be available to start full time in April 2026.

Our newly formed Tax Disputes team offers new lawyers an unique experience of working on complex ATO reviews and audits. This is an opportunity to work side by side with our Directors and Partners in a genuinely collaborative and client centric environment.  We are proud to offer an exciting alternative to the environment of traditional law or accounting firm experience.

In the program which is based in our Sydney office you will dive into real tax reviews and disputes from day one learning directly from some of the industrys most respected tax lawyers our partners bring over 40 years of combined experience to your development.

As a graduate you can expect to be involved in meaningful client work across tax disputes growing your technical capability commercial judgement and confidence as a lawyer through the quality and variety of matters you will take on. You will work solely in Tax Disputes with clients such as; large corporations high net worth individuals and private business. Our disputes cover income tax GST state taxes and a wide variety of administrative law issues as well.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Drafting submissions to the ATO
• Conducting strategic legal research on niche points of law
• Assisting with drafting witness statements
• Assisting with drafting responses to ATO position papers
• Organising and attending client conferences
• Reviewing client documents and providing initial advice for Manager or Partner review
• Obtaining FOI documents from the ATO in order to advise clients on their potential defences
• Drafting briefs to counsel
• Working with counsel on collating and analysing evidence
• Assisting with file and project management of matters

Qualifications :

• Studying or recently graduated a Law degee or combined Law double degree.
• A keen interest in taxation disputes or regulatory work
• An analytical mindset
• Strong written communication skills
• Curiosity and strong willingness to learn
• Strong organisation and time management skills
• Resilience and adaptability
• Due to program requirements we can only consider applicants who are Australian citizens or permanent residents.

Additional Information :

Please submit your CV and acedemic transcript when applying. Applications close 5pm Friday 20th February 2026.

At KordaMentha we believe there is strength in difference. Our entrepreneurial spirit expands the possibilities for action. We approach situations challenges and opportunities with optimism curiosity and diversity of thought. We seek novel solutions to problems and encourage unconventional and innovative approaches. 

Our teams diverse skillsets backgrounds and experiences fuel KordaMenthas different mindset. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply recognising that talent and potential extend beyond traditional qualifications. Our selection process values diverse perspectives and considers each applicants unique strengths and capabilities.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time