Corporate Tax Lawyer

Salary is based on experience

Our Ottawa client is seeking Corporate Tax Lawyer to join their team.

Responsibilities:

• The ideal candidate will be experienced with:
• Trusts and Estates – Establishing Family Trusts and use of Wills in estate planning
• Incorporations, Amalgamations, Amendments, Dissolutions, Revivals, Continuances
• Tax driven transactions including corporate reorganizations, estate freezes, purifications, s.85 rollovers, s.86 exchanges
• Preparation of commercial contracts: shareholders agreements, loan agreements, management contracts, distribution agreements and other commercial agreements

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of work experience as an Associate Lawyer in Ontario, with a practice focus on Corporate, Estate Planning and Tax planning
• Member of the Ontario Bar, in good standing
• Corporate law experience (Incorporations, Amendments, Amalgamations, corporate reorganizations, share purchase agreements, etc.)
• Very strong technical skills using: Microsoft Office, Document Management software, Legal Accounting software (e.g. Soluno or PC Law), docketing, billing time
• Ability to work closely, and in collaboration with other lawyers, clerks, and staff
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact directly and diplomatically with counsel and other legal / accounting professionals outside of the firm, as well as with our clients
• Superior organization and attention to detail to effectively manage accurate files
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in and/or exposure to tax law would be an asset
• Experience in or exposure to charities and non-profit law would be an asset
• Demonstrates discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information and sensitive issues

Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental coverage, retirement savings plan, and professional development opportunities
• Collaborative and supportive work environment with opportunities for career advancement
• Work-life balance initiatives, including flexible work arrangements and paid time off

Please note only candidates who match the requirements will be contacted for this role. We are consistently reviewing applications to identify a potential match with any of the other various opportunities we are working on.