Partner - Tax & Litigation

Job summary

Lead tax disputes through trial and provide sophisticated tax advisory services for corporate and personal planning. Support firm-wide transactions and contribute to the growth and evolution of the firm's tax practice.

Job details

Opportunity in Established Vancouver Business Law Firm Koffman Kalef LLP is looking for a Partner to join our Tax/Trusts team. This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer with strong technical expertise to step into a collaborative, intellectually engaging environment with meaningful opportunities to contribute and grow. About the Role: We are looking for a lawyer with a minimum of 6 years of call who brings strong tax knowledge and a thoughtful, solutions-oriented approach. This role is well-suited for someone who is passionate about tax law and enjoys contributing to complex matters, supporting firm clients, and helping shape the continued evolution of our tax practice. We are open to candidates with portable, partial, or full practices. Who We Are: Koffman Kalef LLP is a mid-sized business law firm located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, with a team of 32 lawyers practicing in select areas of business law, including tax, securities, corporate finance, real estate, banking, and mergers and acquisitions. We are known for our collegial and team-based culture, where lawyers collaborate closely across practice groups. Our tax practice plays a key role in supporting firm-wide transactions and advising on sophisticated planning matters. What We Offer: The opportunity to join and help shape a growing tax practice; A collaborative, intellectually driven work environment; Competitive compensation; Hybrid working arrangements; Opportunities for ongoing professional growth and development; Strong internal referral work and cross-practice collaboration; and Associate, Paralegal and Assistant support. What We’re Looking For: Experience in tax court; Expertise leading tax disputes through trial; Proven business development track record and ability to originate and manage client relationships; Extensive experience in corporate and personal tax planning, trusts and estates, and private company planning; A thoughtful and analytical mindset, with a desire to contribute intellectually to complex matters; Strong communication skills, sound judgment, and a team-oriented approach; Minimum 6 years of call. Compensation: Compensation will reflect experience, qualifications, and practice considerations. How to Apply: If you are looking to join a collaborative and established Vancouver business law firm and are motivated by sophisticated and complex tax advisory work, we would love to hear from you. Please reach out to Christin Tschacher, Director of HR & Operations, at cht@kkbl.com.

What you’ll do

Lead tax disputes through trial and provide sophisticated tax advisory services for corporate and personal planning. Support firm-wide transactions and contribute to the growth and evolution of the firm's tax practice.

Requirements

Requires a minimum of 6 years of call with extensive expertise in tax court and tax planning. Candidates must have a proven track record in business development and the ability to manage client relationships.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation • Hybrid Working Arrangements • Professional Growth And Development • Internal Referral Work • Associate, Paralegal And Assistant Support

Listed skills

• collaborative · Preferred
• Analytical · Preferred
• Technical · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• Client · Preferred
• Planning · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Development · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Strong communication skills · Preferred
• Strong Communication · Preferred
• Business development · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Tax Law
• Litigation
• Tax Court
• Corporate Tax Planning
• Personal Tax Planning
• Trusts And Estates
• Private Company Planning
• Business Development
• Client Relationship Management
• Legal Analysis
• Communication Skills
• Judgment

Job areas

• Legal
• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Consulting