Line of Service
Tax
Industry/Sector
Not Applicable
Specialism
IFS - Risk & Quality (R&Q)
Management Level
Director
Job Description & Summary
There’s real expertise in helping organisations navigate complex legal, regulatory, and professional obligations - it starts with people who can combine sound judgement, technical expertise, and practical advice.
As a Tax & Legal Risk and Quality Director at PwC , you’ll bring your legal qualifications and experience, risk and compliance expertise or interest, stakeholder management skills, and deep understanding of legal professional regulatory requirements to help the firm and legal and tax practitioners navigate risk, quality and compliance obligations.
You will be based in Sydney / Gadigal (Eora Nation), Brisbane / Meanjin (Turrbal and Jagera Country), Melbourne / Naarm (Wurundjeri Country of the Kulin Nation) or Perth / Boorloo (Whadjuk Country of the Noongar Nation).
Why PwC?
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. Here, your growth is our 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.
What you’ll do:
Be responsible for and report directly to the Tax & Legal Risk & Quality Leadership in managing legal and regulatory matters related to Tax & Legal client engagements. This role will involve working closely with the Office of General Counsel (OGC), engagement partners and leadership.
Work with the Tax & Legal Risk & Quality Team to perform root cause analysis in relation to legal and regulatory matters, and design treatment actions and improvement plans to address key learnings for the Tax & Legal and Private Tax businesses.
Assist in risk reporting to both internal stakeholders and external regulators in relation to legal and regulatory matters.
Liaise with OGC and other internal teams to resolve complex issues, identify new and emerging risks and provide cohesive advice to client facing tax and legal teams.
Build and lead high-performing teams, mentoring and developing Senior Managers, Managers, and/or Consultants while playing a pivotal role in talent and capability building of PwC's Tax & Legal Risk & Quality Team.
What we’re looking for:
Core skills
Legal qualifications and experience is preferred (but not required).
Experience in relation to Australian taxation law is preferred (but not required).
Experience in relation to handling complex disputes is preferred (but not required).
At least 7 years experience.
An analytical mindset that is used to considering complex problems and identifying the key issues. Experience in managing disputes and/or regulatory relationships.
You have strong stakeholder management skills. You will be required to deal directly with leadership and partners. You will also be required to liaise with various parts of the business,manage expectations and deliver outcomes to client facing teams within the bounds of firm policy and regulation.
Strong communication and presentation skills. Ability to articulate a problem clearly, obtain and understand relevant viewpoints and convert into meaningful advice.
Experience or a keen interest in internal Risk & Quality within a professional services firm or law practice.
Strong analytical and research skills and appetite for problem solving in a dynamic environment.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and strong leadership and coaching experience.
Self-motivated, and have the ability to work autonomously, agile and comfortable working 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 as well as external stakeholders.
Capability…