Associate, Tax

Blakes is seeking a Tax Associate (third- to sixth-year call) to join the Vancouver office of its preeminent national Tax practice. We would like to speak to candidates who have a keen interest in tax and relevant experience at a large firm or a smaller tax-focused firm.

The Blakes Tax group provides an exceptional opportunity for its associates to develop strong legal and client-services skills through its highly sought-after tax planning and advisory work. The group offers impressive capabilities in M&A transactions, capital market transactions, real estate, private equity, investment funds, financing, transfer pricing, commodity tax and employee benefits. The group also has significant experience dealing with tax audits and disputes with tax authorities.

As an integral practice at Blakes, the Tax group works seamlessly with all lawyers across every practice area and industry to provide invaluable domestic and international tax advice. Our Tax associates get the opportunity to work with some of the top lawyers in Canada and some of the most prominent Canadian and international companies.

Thanks to our clients and peers, Blakes has one of the leading tax practices in Canada. The group is ranked in Band 1 in Chambers Global:
The World’s Leading Lawyers for Business and Chambers Canada:
Canada’s Leading Lawyers for Business and in Tier 1 in the International Tax Review’s World Tax. In addition, members of the group are highly ranked inChambers Global, Chambers Canada, The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, The Lexpert/America Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada, Who’s Who Legal and many other publications.

As a Tax Associate at Blakes, you will have the opportunity to work on some of the best tax work in Canadian markets with a highly respected team of lawyers.

At Blakes, we are all about our people. We are committed to not only providing exceptional client experiences, but also fostering an open and inclusive workplace culture for legal professionals and administrative professionals. As a winner of the Canada’s Best Diversity Employers award, as well as the Greater Toronto’s Top Employers award, we know that diversity and inclusion are not simply initiatives on the perimeter of our business — they are the core of our success.

We understand the importance of cultivating an environment that brings out the best in each person. Our success as a Firm starts with the hiring, development and retention of top talent.

Blakes welcomes applications from all qualified applicants. The Firm is committed to maintaining an inclusive work environment comprised of people with diverse perspectives, backgrounds, identities and cultures.

The Firm provides accommodation for applicants with disabilities and in respect of other protected grounds during the recruitment process in accordance with applicable laws. Please contact us to request accommodation.

How to Apply?

If you are interested in joining our dynamic team, please submit your cover letter, résumé and transcripts to Jennifer McNaught, Director, Legal Personnel & Professional Development.

Blakes wishes to thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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