Our client, a leading national business law firm, is seeking an experienced Senior Corporate Tax Associate or Counsel to join its established Tax practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior 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:

• 7–12 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:

• Competitive base salary
• Excellent bonus incentive program
• Mentorship program
• Health benefits

Interested and qualified applicants are asked to forward their resume in confidence to careers@urbanlegal.ca.

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