Tax Lawyer

Why Advotax Law?

Big-Firm Calibre Work. Boutique-Firm Flexibility.

At Advotax Law, we believe that building a successful legal career shouldn't mean sacrificing your life outside work.

We're a growing Toronto-based boutique firm dedicated exclusively to tax law, offering sophisticated legal work, meaningful responsibility, and the opportunity to build your professional reputation in a supportive, entrepreneurial environment.

Here's what sets us apart:

• Sophisticated Tax Work. Real Career Growth. Handle complex tax litigation and planning matters while developing your expertise and advancing your career.
• Meaningful Work. Real Responsibility. Take ownership of files, shape legal strategies, and work directly with clients, with mentorship and support from experienced counsel.
• A Life Outside Work. Enjoy an annual billable-hour target of just 1,000 hours, 2–3 days of remote work per week, and a commitment to sustainable workloads.
• Build Your Reputation, Not Just Your Billables. Develop your advocacy skills, expand your professional network, and establish yourself within the tax law community.
• Your Contributions Matter. Join a collaborative, entrepreneurial firm where your ideas are valued and you can play a meaningful role in shaping its future.

Your Opportunity

As a Tax Lawyer, you will:

• Manage tax disputes and planning files from inception through resolution.
• Develop practical legal strategies for complex tax disputes and planning matters.
• Work directly with clients, accountants, tax authorities, and opposing counsel.
• Represent clients in CRA audits, objections, appeals, and tax litigation proceedings.
• Draft legal submissions, pleadings, legal opinions, and tax planning memoranda.
• Contribute to publications, presentations, and thought leadership initiatives.
• Build lasting client relationships and contribute to the firm's continued growth.

Required Qualifications

• LL.B. or J.D. and membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
• At least 2 years of post-call experience in tax litigation and/or tax planning at a law firm.
• Strong legal research, drafting, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Sound judgment, attention to detail, and strong organizational abilities.

The following would be considered assets:

• Experience appearing before the Tax Court of Canada.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package commensurate with experience:

• Annual base salary: $140,000 - $200,000
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Hybrid work arrangement: 2–4 remote days per week
• Flexible working hours
• 3–4 weeks of paid vacation
• Paid Law Society fees and professional membership dues
• Up to $1,200 annually for approved professional development courses
• ​An annual book allowance for personal and professional development
• Opportunities to attend industry conferences, seminars, and networking events
• Casual dress and company events
• Free on-site parking

How to Apply?

Interested in taking the next step in your tax law career?

Please send your résumé to aromuz@advotaxlaw.ca. Academic transcripts may be requested during the recruitment process.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.