Private Equity Associate Jobs in Calgary, AB (NOW HIRING)

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KPMG Law LLP is a national law firm affiliated with the professional services firm of KPMG LLP, with offices in major markets across Canada. As an integrated, multidisciplinary firm, our lawyers work closely with accountants and other professionals on complex client engagements across a broad range of legal and tax related practice areas.

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.

• 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

• 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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• 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

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best