Partner - Tax & Litigation

KKBL LLP; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Competitive compensation

Growth opportunities

Strong internal referrals

Job summary

Koffman Kalef LLP, a Vancouver-based business law firm, seeks a Partner to join the Tax/Trusts team. The ideal candidate has 6+ years of call, strong tax expertise, and a collaborative, intellectually driven approach to complex matters.

The role offers hybrid work arrangements, opportunities to shape the tax practice, and a discretionary bonus. Portability or partial/full practice is welcome, with a focus on client relationships and growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in tax court.
• Expertise leading tax disputes through trial.
• Proven business development track record and ability to originate and manage client relationships.
• Extensive experience in corporate and personal tax planning, trusts and estates, and private company planning.
• A thoughtful and analytical mindset, with a desire to contribute intellectually to complex matters.
• Strong communication skills, sound judgment, and a team-oriented approach.
• Minimum 6 years of call.

Skills

Tax law

Tax disputes

Business development

Client relationships

Communication

Teamwork

6+ years call

Job description

Opportunity in Established Vancouver Business Law Firm

Koffman Kalef LLP is looking for a Partner to join our Tax/Trusts team. This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer with strong technical expertise to step into a collaborative, intellectually engaging environment with meaningful opportunities to contribute and grow.

About the Role:

We are looking for a lawyer with a minimum of 6 years of call who brings strong tax knowledge and a thoughtful, solutions-oriented approach. This role is well-suited for someone who is passionate about tax law and enjoys contributing to complex matters, supporting firm clients, and helping shape the continued evolution of our tax practice.

We are open to candidates with portable, partial, or full practices.

Who We Are:

Koffman Kalef LLP is a mid-sized business law firm located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, with a team of 32 lawyers practicing in select areas of business law, including tax, securities, corporate finance, real estate, banking, and mergers and acquisitions.

We are known for our collegial and team-based culture, where lawyers collaborate closely across practice groups. Our tax practice plays a key role in supporting firm-wide transactions and advising on sophisticated planning matters.

What We Offer:

• The opportunity to join and help shape a growing tax practice;
• A collaborative, intellectually driven work environment;
• Competitive compensation;
• Hybrid working arrangements;
• Opportunities for ongoing professional growth and development;
• Strong internal referral work and cross-practice collaboration; and
• Associate, Paralegal and Assistant support.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in tax court;
• Expertise leading tax disputes through trial;
• Proven business development track record and ability to originate and manage client relationships;

• Extensive experience in corporate and personal tax planning, trusts and estates, and private company planning;
• A thoughtful and analytical mindset, with a desire to contribute intellectually to complex matters;

• Strong communication skills, sound judgment, and a team-oriented approach;
• Minimum 6 years of call.

Compensation:

The anticipated compensation range for this role is $250,000 - $350,000 annually, plus discretionary bonus. Actual compensation will depend on factors including years of practice, area of expertise, and the size and portability of an existing client base.