About Leo Berwick

Leo Berwick is an innovative, commercially focused mergers and acquisitions advisory firm serving the world’s largest infrastructure funds, infrastructure and energy developers, pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, private equity firms and their portfolio companies, publicly listed corporations, and private strategic investors across a broad range of industries, with deep expertise in infrastructure and energy. Our team of more than 120 M&A advisory leaders and specialists from the Big Four and Big Law partners with clients throughout the deal life cycle to maximize value, minimize risk, and achieve superior outcomes through tailored, high-impact advice.

At Leo Berwick, we hire the best and the brightest. As a growth-stage company, we move quickly, work collaboratively, and value people who take initiative and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Our culture is grounded in high performance, continuous learning, and the shared ambition to build something exceptional together while delivering dedicated, customized service to every client.

Why join us

This internship is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in US transactional tax advisory and contribute to challenging, meaningful work. You’ll do work that matters alongside seasoned professionals, contribute to real deals, and build a strong foundation in US M&A tax concepts and consulting skills that will empower you throughout your co-op journey.

This is a hybrid opportunity based in the Greater Toronto Area for a 4 or 8-month term.

As a co-op student, you’ll

• Work on real deals and see how tax impacts business decisions.
• Learn from seasoned professionals who are invested in seeing you grow.
• Build a strong foundation in US M&A tax concepts and consulting skills that will set you apart in your career.
• Gain exposure to both technical and client facing aspects of tax advisory.
• Have an opportunity to return for future terms.
• Gain exposure to a niche, high-demand area of tax that can accelerate your career.

What you'll do

• Assist with domestic and international M&A transactions, including tax due diligence and structuring analyses.
• Support the review of financial projections and tax data for quantitative and qualitative transaction analyses.
• Assist in preparing tax memorandums, presentations, and client-ready deliverables.
• Review tax provisions in merger agreements and other legal documents.
• Conduct tax research related to Subchapter C, Subchapter K, and inbound and outbound international tax matters.
• Participate in client meetings, deal discussions, and internal training sessions.
• Collaborate with Associates, Senior Associates, Vice Presidents, Directors, Managing Directors and Partners on client engagements and special projects.
• Support the delivery of high-quality work products while developing technical M&A tax knowledge.

What you bring

• Currently pursuing a JD (Juris Doctor), Master's, or undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, Law, or a related discipline.
• Strong interest in M&A, transactional tax, or advisory services.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong research and analytical abilities.
• Comfort working with numbers and complex legal concepts.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work product.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to learn in a fast-paced professional services environment.
• Proactive, curious, and eager to take initiative.

Application Window

Thursday, September 24th at 9:00 am to Friday, September 25th at 12:00 pm EDT

Compensation

This is a temporary role offering $26.00 CAD hourly, commensurate with skills, experience, and alignment with the requirements of the role. Placement within this range will be determined based on experience relevant to this role and scope of responsibility.

Vacancy Statement

This posting reflects a new vacancy.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring

The firm uses artificial intelligence tools to screen candidates for this role.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Leo Berwick provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type with regard to race, age, ancestry, color, creed, disability status (physical or mental), gender, marital status, legally-protected medical condition (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, gender identity or expression, genetic information, sexual orientation, military, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.