Senior Associate/Junior Partner, Private Client Tax in Toronto, Canada

Our client is one of Canada’s premier business law firms and is consistently recognized as a leading Canadian law firm by several international and national guides to the legal profession. The firm provides strategic legal and business advice is all principal areas of business law, including corporate finance, banking, insolvency and restructuring, energy, environmental, infrastructure/P3, technology and intellectual property, litigation, workplace law, municipal and land use planning, real estate, and tax.

This is an incredible opportunity for a talented lawyer to join an entrepreneurial, growing, and successful firm and practice.

Job Description – Senior Associate/Junior Partner, Private Client Tax

Our client has an immediate opening for a Senior Associate/Junior Partner, Private Client Tax. This role is ideal for a lawyer with at least five years of call who possesses extensive expertise in tax and succession planning for family-owned, privately managed, and owner-operated businesses. This is an exciting opportunity to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, providing strategic advice to clients at every stage of their business journey.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Provide tailored legal guidance on tax planning and succession strategies to private business owners and family enterprises.
• Advise on reorganizations, acquisitions, divestitures, and other key transactions critical to the growth and continuity of privately held companies.
• Assist in drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, including shareholder agreements designed to protect and future-proof businesses.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, integrating expertise in areas such as banking and finance, employment law, real estate, and intellectual property to deliver comprehensive solutions to clients.
• Build and maintain relationships with a robust referral network of professionals, including accountants, wealth managers, and insurance advisors, to address non-legal client needs.

Education and Professional Skills/Knowledge

• LL.B. or J.D. degree (or equivalent).
• Good standing with a Canadian Law Society.
• 5+ years of experience, with demonstrated expertise in tax planning, estate planning, and corporate structuring.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• A business-oriented, pragmatic approach to client service, paired with excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Proven ability to manage complex transactions and advise on critical business decisions with confidence.

This is an exclusive search.

The Counsel Network, a Caldwell company is committed to building a diverse legal community through our inclusive business and recruitment practices. We value diversity of experience, expertise, and background, and strive to eliminate barriers historically encountered by marginalized groups. We recognize that an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce benefits and enriches both the legal profession and the greater community.

For more information or to apply for this position, contact:

Dal Bhathal, Partner
Dbhathal@caldwell.com
416.364.6654

Miriam Leung, Principal
mleung@caldwell.com
647.317.1610

To apply for this position: caldwell.thriveapp.ly/job/1200