Avocat sociétaire, fiscalité - Tax Associate

BJRC Recruiting; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global private investment firm is seeking a Tax Associate in Montreal. This role includes advising on U.S. and international tax matters, designing tax-efficient structures for investments, and a collaborative work environment. Candidates should have a JD and LL.M. in Taxation along with a minimum of two years of relevant experience. Competitive compensation and occasional travel to New York are expected.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in U.S. tax law, ideally at a top-tier law firm.
• Strong command of U.S. federal income taxation, including partnership, corporate, and international tax.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, international setting.

Responsibilities

• Advise on U.S. and international tax matters related to fund formation.
• Design and implement tax-efficient structures for cross-border investments.
• Conduct detailed U.S. tax treaty analysis.

Skills

U.S. tax law expertise

Legal drafting skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Fluency in English

Knowledge of cross-border tax structures

Education

JD and LL.M. in Taxation

Job description

Overview

Our client is a leading global private investment firm.

Responsibilities

• Advise on U.S. and international tax matters related to fund formation, structuring, and ongoing operations.
• Design and implement tax-efficient structures for cross-border investments.
• Conduct detailed U.S. tax treaty analysis, including application of limitation on benefits provisions.
• Provide advice on Section 892 issues and structure investments for sovereign and foreign government investors.
• Review and negotiate fund documentation, side letters, investment agreements, and financing arrangements.
• Work closely with internal teams and external advisors to implement and operate investment structures.
• Support tax due diligence and post-acquisition integration of portfolio companies.
• Advise on debt financing and capital markets transactions from a tax perspective.
• Monitor global tax developments and evaluate their impact on the firm’s investment strategies.
• Full-time, permanent position based in Montreal.
• Occasional travel to New York expected.
• Collaborate with an international tax team.
• The work environment is collaborative, demanding, and globally integrated, with a lean and professional team culture.
• Competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• JD and LL.M. in Taxation.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in U.S. tax law, ideally at a top-tier law firm.
• Strong command of U.S. federal income taxation, including partnership, corporate, and international tax.
• Demonstrated experience in private equity fund structuring and transactional tax support.
• Familiarity with U.S. fund market terms, side letters, and cross-border structures.
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, international setting.
• Fluency in English is required; French is a plus.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Legal Services