Who you are

- 5-8 years of progressive experience in Canadian tax, international tax, or M&A; tax

- Solid technical expertise in Canadian income tax, transfer pricing, and cross-border tax planning

- Proven ability to manage complex tax projects from inception to completion

- Excellent analytical skills with both qualitative and quantitative capabilities

- Experience in the technology or AI sector

- Knowledge of global tax principles (US is a plus) and international tax treaties

- Working knowledge of Canadian and global indirect tax systems

- Strong communication skills to explain complex tax concepts to non-tax stakeholders

- JD designation preferred
- Advanced proficiency in Excel / Google Sheets and tax research tools

- If any of the above doesn’t line up exactly with your experience, we still encourage you to apply

What the job involves

- Cohere is seeking an experienced Tax Counsel to lead our global tax planning function

- This critical position will focus on strategic tax planning across global M&A; transactions, Canadian income tax compliance and planning, global tax planning, and transfer pricing optimization

- You'll play a key role in shaping Cohere's tax strategy while working closely with leadership, Finance, Legal, and external advisors

- Lead tax due diligence and preliminary planning for all M&A; transactions, coordinating with internal teams and external advisors to support business objectives





- Design and implement global tax planning structures that optimize Canadian and foreign tax positions, transfer pricing outcomes, and US GAAP compliance

- Oversee domestic Canadian income tax planning, compliance, and routine filings, establishing efficient processes with service provider coordination

- Provide expert tax guidance to Legal and business teams on commercial arrangements and strategic initiatives, translating complex tax implications into actionable insights

- Monitor global tax developments and assess their impact on Cohere's tax position and planning opportunities

Benefits

- Six weeks’ paid vacation

- Equity / stock options
- RRSP, 401(k), and Pension Scheme contributions

- Coverage for 100% of your insurance premiums across health, dental, vision, and travel

- Additional coverage for accessing mental health providers/services

- Six months of fully paid parental leave, including adoption and surrogacy

- Financial support for egg freezing and IVF in Canada and the UK
- A monthly fitness and wellness allowance

- Globally dispersed company that supports a remote work culture
- A $2,000 annual education benefit for professional development
- A weekly stipend for meals when working remotely and catered lunch when working from one of our global offices
- A monthly arts and culture allowance
- A monthly quality time allowance

📌 Tax Counsel (Toronto)
🏢 Cohere
📍 Toronto