A firm that feels like family
People are the backbone of any successful organization. Our people — from partners to students — are integral to the firm's success. When you're part of the McLeod Law team, you're part of a collegial, respectful, tightly knit community.
Discover why McLeod Law is consistently named one of Canadian HR Reporter's Best Places to Work:
- We work hard but play harder We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and as such, we provide new employees with three weeks vacation and new associates start with four weeks vacation.
- Pay it forward We believe in giving back. All employees get one paid day to volunteer in the community every year.
- Stay healthy in every way Your well-being matters to us. We offer RRSP matching and premium health benefits to ensure you and your family are well taken care of.
- Professional & Personal Development At McLeod Law, we support your professional development with in-house training, mentoring, and paid internships, helping you expand your skills and expertise.
- Celebrate together We believe in fostering a sense of community within our team, organizing fun social events, team-building activities, and celebrations.
Current Opportunities
We are always in the market for the right, talented individuals to join our team. You might share our values if you:
- believe the legal profession is, above all else, a service industry
- are forward-thinking, approachable, and collaborative
- are dedicated to the client and developing long-standing relationships
- believe in giving back to the community
Why McLeod Law?
- Ambitious Strategy: We are in an exciting growth stage with an ambitious strategy, providing the right support and infrastructure to build and maintain your practice.
- Dynamic Work Culture: Join a dynamic work culture that promotes teamwork, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning to foster personal and professional growth.
- Nimble Practice Approach: Enjoy the flexibility of a nimble practice approach without the bureaucracy of a large national or international firm.
Whether you come from a boutique environment or a larger firm, at McLeod Law, you will benefit from our full-service integrated approach to client service. This ensures seamless management of your clients' current and future needs, while also providing the flexibility to be more creative and cost-effective in delivering exceptional client service.
Mid-Level Tax Associate
Our newly created Tax Group is seeking a mid-level Tax Associate. The successful candidate will take a leadership role in the continued development of this practice area by marketing their services to both internal and external clients.
The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in continuing to learn under the guidance of an experienced tax lawyer in a sizable Calgary law firm that has Business Law, Trusts and Estates, Litigation, Real Estate and Family Law practice groups.
Qualifications
- 3+ years experience practicing taxation law (including in the context of estate planning) with either a major or intermediate Canadian law firm or a law firm associated with one of the major accounting firms.
- Experience in advising individuals, private corporations and public corporations on income tax and GST issues.
- Strong analytical, matter management, research and writing skills.
- Self-motivated and entrepreneurial, with exceptional communication, teamwork, and leadership skills.
Mid-Level Commercial Real Estate Associate
Our Commercial Real Estate Group has an immediate opening for mid-level Commercial Real Estate Associate. The successful candidate will work closely with our commercial real estate lawyers providing sophisticated legal advice to a diverse client base comprised of developers, buyers, sellers, lenders and landlords.
The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and entrepreneurial with the desire to integrate into the business community and build a practice.
Qualifications:
- 3 to 5 years of well-rounded experience in commercial real estate focused on acquisitions and dispositions, development, financings and leasing matters.
- Experience in corporate lending transactions, project financings and other debt financing transactions would be an asset.
- Strong matter management, research and writing skills.
How to Apply
Submit a cover letter along with your resume to Jennifer Carter-Squire, and we’ll keep it on file for up to six months. You can also check back regularly for new postings.
Jennifer Carter-Squire, Human Resources & Facilities Manager
HumanResources@mcleod-law.com
McLeod Law is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity employment. We look forward to welcoming individuals who will contribute to our firm's continued success.
The McLeod Law Advantage
We recognize that law schools do an excellent job teaching students' legal analysis, research, and writing, but they do not provide intensive private practice fundamentals. In response, our firm created a student program aimed at having our students be the best version of lawyer they want to be. We teach students how to serve clients and the business of the law. If you summer and article with our firm, you will be equipped to handle the rigors of practice after your bar call.
The Program
Our firm only recruits first year law students every other year. We decided to dedicate our resources to helping our students not only through their first summer of legal work, but all the way through law school and into their articling year. It is important to us that we support our people throughout their journey through law school and beyond.
Your first summer with the firm will be spent developing relationships with members of our firm, working on client matters, and observing our lawyers in Court, arbitration, mediation, and in meetings. It is our hope that at the conclusion of your first summer we will be able to offer you articles.
You will be invited to our firm events throughout the school year, and then you will return to the firm to work over the summer between second and third year of law school. During your second summer, you will deepen your relationships with members of our firm, gain more experience handling legal matters, and learn how our business works.
Upon graduation, our firm will help arrange for you to attend Accelerated PREP over the summer months. Upon completion of the licensing program, you will join the firm for the balance of your articles. By this point, you will understand how our business operates and have a network of lawyers within the firm that you can leverage to build on your foundation. Our intent is for you to be the best version of lawyer you want to be; not mold you into a certain type of lawyer.
We pay a competitive salary during your summers with the firm. We provide paid time off during your second summer with the firm, should you choose to travel or have downtime. We pay for Accelerated PREP and we pay your salary while you attend the program.
The Student Committee
The Student Committee is currently compromised of:
- Austin Paladeau, Committee Chair
- Kristy Williams
- Daniel MacAulay
- Amanpreet (Aman) Sran
Application Process
We require the following documentation to evaluate your application:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
- Undergraduate Transcripts
- Mid-term Law Transcripts
We would appreciate if your cover letter addresses why our unique approach to students interests you.
Apply to join the McLeod Law team today by submitting your curriculum vitae, cover letter, undergraduate and mid-term transcripts to us at apaladeau@mcleod-law.com
Hiring Process
Our Student Committee will review application material in late January and reach out to candidates of interest. Our firm adheres to the Recruitment Protocols established by Alberta universities and all firms participating in first-year recruitment.
Reach Out
If you are interested in our program, we invite you to contact our current articling students. They are pleased to share their experiences at our firm.