Associate, Tax Law M&A

KPMG

$80K — $120K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • LL.B. or J.D. and active membership in the Law Society of Alberta
  • 3-5 years of M&A-focused legal experience
  • Experience with complex corporate transactions; private equity exposure is a plus
  • Strong drafting and analytical skills for transaction documentation
  • Proven ability to manage large, complicated transactions
  • Effective in multidisciplinary team settings
  • Excellent interpersonal and client relations skills

Responsibilities

  • Advise on legal aspects of domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions
  • Support tax structuring and transaction execution including legal document review
  • Collaborate with tax professionals and corporate lawyers in transaction teams
  • Contribute to complex M&A engagements, especially in private equity
  • Participate in due diligence and structuring for transactions
  • Build client relationships through practical legal advice
  • Foster growth in the Transaction Tax practice via knowledge sharing

Benefits

  • Collaborative and supportive team environment
  • Engagement with multidisciplinary deal teams
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Emphasis on integrity, excellence, and continuous learning
  • Inclusive workplace that values diversity and mutual respect
Full Job Description
Overview

We are currently seeking an M&A Tax Law Associate to join our growing Calgary-based team, with a focus on private equity, private capital, and large-scale domestic and cross-border transactions.

What you will do

  • Advise on the legal aspects of domestic and cross-border mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and reorganizations
  • Support tax structuring and assist with transaction execution, including review and negotiation of key legal documents (e.g., share purchase agreements)
  • Work closely with tax professionals, deal advisors, and corporate lawyers as part of an integrated transaction team
  • Contribute to complex, large-scale M&A engagements, including private equity and private capital transactions
  • Participate in multidisciplinary deal teams supporting due diligence, structuring, and transaction execution
  • Collaborate with colleagues across Canada, particularly with teams in Toronto, to leverage specialized expertise
  • Build relationships with clients by delivering clear, practical legal advice in a transactional environment
  • Support the continued growth of the Transaction Tax practice through collaboration and knowledge sharing

What you bring to the role

  • LL.B. or J.D. and active membership in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta
  • 3-5 years of experience in law, with an M&A focus
  • Experience working on complex corporate transactions; exposure to private equity or private capital is an asset
  • Strong drafting and analytical skills, particularly in transaction documentation
  • Ability to operate effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Strong experience managing large, complex transactions from start to finish


  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with clients and colleagues
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deal-driven environment with competing priorities


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