Senior Corporate Tax Lawyer

Urban Legal Recruitment Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent bonus incentive program

Opportunities for growth and advanced

Extended family benefits

Job summary

Urban Legal Recruitment Inc. represents a leading national business law firm seeking a Senior Corporate Tax Associate, Junior Partner or Counsel to join its established Tax practice in Calgary, Alberta.

The successful candidate will advise on a broad range of Canadian tax matters and collaborate with colleagues across corporate and business law teams. This role offers exposure to sophisticated transactions, client-management opportunities and growth within a national platform.

Qualifications

• 7–15 years of experience practicing corporate tax law.
• Experience advising on corporate transactions, reorganizations and complex tax matters.
• Experience servicing private and/or public corporations and other clients on Canadian income tax.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian tax law with business-focused advice.
• CPA Canada In-Depth Tax Program or LL.M. in Taxation would be assets.
• Proven client-management and relationship-building skills.
• Strong analytical, research, drafting and communication abilities.
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial mindset with willingness to work across offices.
• Membership in good standing with a Canadian law society and Alberta eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on a broad range of complex Canadian tax matters.
• Work with lawyers across corporate and business law practices on transactions and planning.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships on sophisticated files.
• Contribute to cross-office collaboration within the national platform.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Drafting skills

Communication skills

Client-management

Education

LL.M. in Taxation

CPA Canada In-Depth Tax Program

Job description

Our client, a leading national business law firm, is seeking an experienced Senior Corporate Tax Associate, Junior Partner or Counsel to join its established Tax practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a Corporate Tax Lawyer looking to work on sophisticated matters within a highly collaborative national platform, while continuing to develop their practice and build strong client relationships.

The successful candidate will work closely with lawyers across the firm’s corporate and business law practices, advising clients on a broad range of complex Canadian tax matters. The role offers exposure to sophisticated transactions and planning mandates, as well as the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues across the firm’s national offices.

Our client is looking for a lawyer who combines strong technical tax expertise with sound commercial judgment, excellent client-management skills and an entrepreneurial approach to practice.

Qualifications and Attributes

The successful candidate will have:

• 7–15 years of relevant experience practicing corporate tax law, ideally with a respected Canadian law firm or a law firm associated with a major accounting firm;
• Significant experience advising on corporate and commercial transactions, reorganizations and other complex tax matters;
• Experience advising private and/or public corporations, business owners and other clients on Canadian income tax matters;
• Strong technical knowledge of Canadian tax law and the ability to provide practical, business-focused advice;
• Completion of the CPA Canada In-Depth Tax Program or an LL.M. in Taxation would be considered an asset;
• Proven client-management and relationship-building skills;
• Strong analytical, research, drafting and communication skills;
• A collaborative and team-oriented approach, with an interest in working with lawyers across practice areas and offices;
• A self-motivated, entrepreneurial mindset and an interest in continuing to develop their practice; and
• Membership in good standing with a Canadian law society and eligibility to practice in Alberta.

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to join a well-established national firm with a strong business law platform and a commitment to providing practical, creative and commercially focused advice to its clients. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on sophisticated files, collaborate with experienced lawyers across the country, develop meaningful client relationships and continue building their practice within a supportive and collegial environment.

Our client is offering the following:

• Excellent bonus incentive program
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Extended family benefits