- Gain hands-on experience while developing your technical and commercial skills
- Structured development pathway designed to support your technical growth and career progression in tax law
- Seeking recently graduates / graduating later in 2025 / graduating early 2026
About Cowell Clarke
Cowell Clarke is a specialist commercial law firm based in Adelaide and Sydney. We act for clients across all sectors of business and industry, both in Australia and internationally.
What are we looking for?
We are currently seeking applications from enthusiastic and motivated graduate lawyers to join our Tax & Revenue team. This is an exciting opportunity to start your legal career in a specialist commercial practice area, gaining hands-on experience while developing your technical and commercial skills.
We welcome applicants who have:
- Recently graduated (earlier this year), are due to graduate later in 2025, or are graduating in early 2026
- Strong academic results in their law degree
- Highly developed analytical and research skills
- Motivation, commercial acumen, and the ability to work collaboratively
- A genuine interest in tax and revenue law, with a view to developing expertise in this area
As part of the team, you’ll also participate in our Tax Academy™ Program – a structured development pathway designed to support your technical growth and career progression in tax law: https://www.cowellclarke.com.au/careers/tax-academy
What is the role?
As a Graduate Lawyer in our Tax & Revenue team, you’ll receive comprehensive training and mentorship from highly experienced tax practitioners. You’ll develop the foundations to build a successful career as a commercial lawyer with a strong specialisation in tax and revenue law.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Conducting legal research and preparing technical analyses
- Drafting legal correspondence and advice
- Reviewing and summarising complex documentation
- Attending client meetings and video conferences
- Collaborating with colleagues on technical and commercial matters
- Participating in professional and networking events
What to expect
Joining Cowell Clarke means joining a supportive, forward-thinking team that values learning, collaboration, and professional growth. You’ll gain exposure to a diverse client base, including self-managed superannuation fund trustees and high-net-worth individuals, and assist in the development of sophisticated commercial and succession planning strategies.
How to apply
If you’re ready to start your legal career with a leading commercial law firm, please apply online with your CV, covering letter, and academic transcript.
While we don’t accept applications via email, if you have any questions, please contact us at careers@cowellclarke.com.au