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About the Role

As a Tax & Legal Risk and Quality Director at PwC, you will leverage your legal qualifications, risk and compliance expertise, and stakeholder management skills to help the firm and its practitioners navigate risk, quality, and compliance obligations. This role involves managing legal and regulatory matters related to client engagements, performing root cause analysis, assisting with risk reporting, and resolving complex issues.

Responsibilities

Manage legal and regulatory matters related to Tax & Legal client engagements and report directly to Tax & Legal Risk & Quality Leadership.
Work with the Tax & Legal Risk & Quality Team to perform root cause analysis and design improvement plans for legal and regulatory matters.
Assist in risk reporting to internal stakeholders and external regulators.
Liaise with OGC and other internal teams to resolve complex issues and identify emerging risks.
Provide cohesive advice to client-facing tax and legal teams.
Build and lead high-performing teams, mentoring and developing staff.
Contribute to the talent and capability building of PwC's Tax & Legal Risk & Quality Team.

Requirements

Legal qualifications and experience are preferred.
Experience in Australian taxation law is preferred.
Experience in handling complex disputes is preferred.
At least 7 years of experience.
An analytical mindset for complex problems.
Experience in managing disputes and/or regulatory relationships.
Strong stakeholder management skills, including dealing with leadership and partners.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Ability to articulate problems, understand viewpoints, and convert them into advice.
Experience or a keen interest in internal Risk & Quality within a professional services firm or law practice.
Strong analytical and research skills.
Appetite for problem-solving in a dynamic environment.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong leadership and coaching experience.
Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously and in a flexible environment.
Ability to build strong, trust-based relationships and influence with impact.
Confidence to work and communicate with people at all levels of seniority and external stakeholders.
Capability to deliver tangible commercial outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
Confidence to learn and utilize internal systems.
Competent in the use of AI tools.
Familiarity with legal and/or tax services in Corporate & Commercial law, Employment Law, and/or Tax Law is desirable.
Experience in a multidisciplinary professional firm would be highly valued.
We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement, as transferable experience is valued.

Skills

AI Fluency
AI-Human Collaboration
Analytical Thinking
Business Continuity
Business Process Improvement
Business Process Modeling
Business Risk
Business Risk Identification
Coaching and Feedback
Communication
Contract Negotiation
Contractual Risk Mitigation
Corporate Governance
Creativity
Crisis Management
Data Analysis and Interpretation
Digital Tooling
Embracing Change
Emotional Regulation
Empathy
Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
Governance Risk Compliance (GRC)

Location

Sydney / Gadigal (Eora Nation)
Brisbane / Meanjin (Turrbal and Jagera Country)
Melbourne / Naarm (Wurundjeri Country of the Kulin Nation)
Perth / Boorloo (Whadjuk Country of the Noongar Nation)

Work Type

Flexible environment
Part-time arrangements are welcome

Experience Level

Director
At least 7 years experience

Education Level

Legal qualifications preferred

Benefits

Opportunity to work with leading organisations and cutting-edge technology.
Inclusive environment committed to Inclusion and Diversity and First Nations Prosperity.
Flexibility in choosing when, where, and how to work.
Generous leave entitlements (floating public holidays, birthday leave, ability to purchase additional leave).
World-class parental leave policy (up to 26 weeks for caregivers).
Access to all PwC benefits.

About the Company

At PwC Australia, your skills meet purpose. We tackle big challenges across industries like finance, technology, energy, and health, giving you the chance to make a real impact.
Your growth is a priority. You’ll work with leading teams, explore new technologies, and unlock your full potential.
Join a global community of more than 370,000 people who value bold ideas, collaboration, and lasting change.
Together, we’re building trust and shaping the future.

Equal Opportunity

We’re committed to treating all our job applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability, neurodivergence, or any other protected characteristic and to maintaining a safe, respectful workplace for everyone.
We want you to have every opportunity to thrive in our selection process. In the application form, you can let us know what adjustments you require during our recruitment process and/or any workplace accommodations you anticipate needing to help you perform your role.