Tax Lawyer

A boutique Canadian tax and digital-assets law practice provides tailored legal solutions to protocols, founders, developers, and Web3-focused businesses, as well as growth-stage startups navigating complex tax and regulatory environments. The firm specializes in domestic and offshore tax planning, cryptocurrency taxation, and tax litigation, advising on income tax, excise tax, provincial tax, and international tax matters. Select clients include teams affiliated with Tensor Labs / Vector, Helius, and Phygitals. Role Description The practice is seeking to retain two experienced Canadian tax lawyers (or firms) on a part-time, independent contractor basis to support files involving: Corporate and international tax planning; and/or Tax litigation, CRA audits, objections, and appeals. The candidate will work collaboratively with lead counsel while independently owning defined workstreams. Scope of Work Corporate Tax Lawyer Advising on and researching relevant tax planning considerations for domestic and international tax matters Reviewing and revising documents from international counsel for Canadian tax considerations (including SAFTs, SAFEs, Token Grants, share distribution agreements, and similar corporate documents) Drafting step memoranda and corporate documents to implement client transactions (Tax-Free Rollovers, Share Exchanges, Subscriptions, Incorporations, Dissolutions, Reorganizations) Tax planning for single and multi-entity structures with Holdcos, Opcos, Trusts, and Offshore Entities (e.g. Delaware, BVI, Cayman Islands, Panama, UAE) Tax memorandum drafting and support, including analysis on cryptocurrency-specific tax concerns Tax Litigation Lawyer Research and drafting tax audit responses Reviewing and analyzing the tax considerations of cryptocurrency transactions and related activity Corresponding with CRA representatives, clients, and third-party specialists (accountants, valuators, and external counsel) Conducting CRA audit and litigation risk assessments with clients and third-party specialists Research and drafting for tax litigation pleadings (Notice of Objection, Notice of Appeal, Discovery Documents) Reviewing complex financial records, including crypto transaction history from centralized exchanges, DeFi protocols, and related activity Qualifications 4+ years of experience in Tax Planning, Corporate Transactions and/or Tax Litigation (candidates with fewer years may be considered depending on experience) Experience with domestic and international tax planning and/or CRA audits, appeals, and litigation Experience with tax research and AI software (e.g., TaxNet Pro, BlueJ Legal, etc.) Completing or in progress of completing the In-Depth Tax Program Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an emphasis on complex tax issues Exceptional written and verbal communication skills Experience in blockchain, cryptocurrency, or Web3 tax issues is an asset (not required) Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment #CASYN