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.
