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DO YOU WANT TO JOIN A LAW FIRM THAT IS A LEADER IN ITS FIELD AND WHICH OFFERS TRUE FLEXIBILITY AND WFH OPPORTUNITIES?
Smailes Krawitz is a multi-award winning boutique tax, estate and commercial law practice based in Western Australia. We are a growing firm with a blue-chip client base committed to exceptional client service and the ongoing development of our people.
We offer:
Competitive remuneration packages including generous incentive structures;
Flexible work practices (including working from home) and a focus on health and wellbeing;
More opportunities to get ‘fast tracked’ in your career; and
The ability to work with a blue chip client base alongside established experts.
You will have the opportunity to work with senior tax, trusts and estate lawyers at the top of their game and gain valuable experience.
Current opportunities are set out below, but we are always willing to hear from interesting people.
CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES
Senior Tax Lawyer
Are you an experienced Tax Lawyer looking for meaningful work, genuine autonomy and the ability to work from home?
Smailes Krawitz is a leading boutique firm specialising in tax, estate and commercial law, and we are expanding our high performing team.
We are particularly interested in candidates with 4+ years’ experience, ideally gained in a law firm environment, however we also welcome those coming from a Big 4 firm, accounting/tax consulting, corporate tax roles, or the Australian Taxation Office. If you have experience in state taxes, we would love to hear from you too.
Work with blue chip clients
WFH / Hybrid flexibility
Optional CBD office: Level 23, 108 St Georges Terrace, Perth
Full time or part time available
What you will be doing:
Advising on complex direct & indirect federal tax and state tax matters, including both advisory and transactional work
Assisting with ATO and RevenueWA engagement — requests for information, audits & disputes
Acting in taxation objections, reviews and appeals
Providing advice and drafting documents in relation to trusts, wills & estates
Supporting family offices with tax, succession & estate planning
Advising on commercial, family & charitable structures
Corporate, family and NFP restructures
Preparing commercial documents
We welcome candidates who bring the following skills:
At least 4 years’ experience in tax law
Admitted to practice law in Western Australia or the ability to obtain admission promptly
Ideally coming from a background in a law firm environment, however a background from the Big 4, accounting/tax consulting, corporate tax, or the ATO would also be valuable
Strong communication, attention to detail and technical advisory skills
Ability to manage files autonomously while contributing to a collaborative team
Excellent drafting skills and commercial acumen
A desire to achieve high quality results for our clients
What we offer
High calibre matters with sophisticated clients
True flexibility — WFH, part time or full time
Clear career progression opportunities tailored to your individual circumstances and ambitions
Direct access to Directors Chris and Alan
Supportive culture with real opportunities for growth
Competitive remuneration
Team that recognises and celebrates performance
If you are looking to join a great team and take on meaningful work with genuine flexibility, this opportunity is an excellent fit.
Please contact Chris Smailes with any questions or to arrange a confidential discussion.
Please apply with a short Cover Letter and CV.
Wills & Estates Lawyer
Ready to take your estate planning career to the next level?
Smailes Krawitz, one of WA’s pre eminent boutique firms (Doyle’s Guide: Pre eminent in Wills & Estates + Top Tier Tax), is expanding — and we’re looking for a talented Wills & Estates Lawyer to join our highly regarded team.
Work with blue chip clients
WFH / Hybrid flexibility
Optional office: Level 23, 108 St Georges Terrace
Full time or part time available
What you will be doing:
Drafting wills, EPAs, EPGs, trust deeds & estate planning docs
Advising on succession, asset protection & inter-generational wealth transfer
Acting as a trusted adviser to private clients, families & referrers
Delivering bespoke estate planning for complex, unique family situations
Working alongside renowned tax & trusts lawyers to broaden your expertise
We welcome candidates who bring the following skills:
2+ years PAE in wills, estates, trusts or related areas
Strong communication, attention to detail and technical advisory skills
Ability to manage files autonomously while contributing to a collaborative team
Excellent drafting skills and commercial acumen
A desire to achieve high quality results for our clients
What we offer
High calibre matters with sophisticated clients
True flexibility — WFH, part time or full time
Clear career progression opportunities tailored to your individual circumstances and ambitions
Direct access to Directors Chris and Alan
Supportive culture with real opportunities for growth
Competitive remuneration
Team that recognises and celebrates performance
If you are looking to join a great team and take on meaningful work with genuine flexibility, this opportunity is an excellent fit.
Please contact Chris Smailes with any questions or to arrange a confidential discussion.
Please apply with a short Cover Letter and CV.
To have a confidential discussion on available options reach out to
Chris Smailes or Alan Krawitz:
chris.smailes@smaileskrawitz.com.au / 0413 126 221
alan.krawitz@smaileskrawitz.com.au / 0403 064 979
All enquiries will be dealt with in the strictest of confidence.