U.S. Tax Lawyer

A growing tax law firm focused on providing expatriation and cross border tax planning services for US expats and companies around the world.

Job Title: U.S. Tax Lawyer
Location: Calgary, AB
Salary: $80,000 – $100,000/year CAD, flexible depending on experience.

We are seeking a U.S. Tax Lawyer to join a rapidly growing cross-border team. As part of our Law department, you will work on a broad range of legal matters, including business law, immigration, trust and estate law, and tax law. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex cross-border matters and gain experience in U.S. business, tax, and estate planning.

The candidate will report directly to the Director of US Tax and work with a team of other US Lawyers, US Accountants, Canadian Lawyers, and Canadian Accountants.

Responsibilities:

• Advise small and medium-sized corporate clients on expanding into the U.S., including forming corporate structures, acquiring businesses, reducing taxable income, repatriating dividends, and obtaining business visas.
• Review and analyze contracts, agreements, and other legal documents to ensure compliance and efficiency in tax and business planning.
• Guide ultra-high-net-worth clients on U.S. inbound and outbound tax issues, including international tax and trust/estate planning strategies.
• Conduct in-depth analyses of income tax treaties with the U.S. (e.g., Canada/U.K./Australia) to optimize tax outcomes.
• Support tax planning for EB5 ventures, mergers, acquisitions, and real estate investment trusts (REITs) in collaboration with regional centers.
• Develop sustainable tax strategies for multinational corporations, including efficient utilization of foreign tax credits and restructuring controlled foreign corporations.
• Balance tax and treasury objectives to meet client goals effectively.
• Stay informed on developments in U.S. law, particularly in the areas of tax, business, immigration, and trust and estate planning.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and/or LL.M in tax.
• Some experience or classes taken in US international tax preferred but not mandatory.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts clearly to clients.

If you are a U.S. Tax Lawyer with a passion for business law, tax, immigration, and estate planning, we invite you to apply or send a current resume to Jennifer.Whitworth@Jobot.com!