Research Associate

Summary

Join Blue J, a leading generative AI company for tax experts, as a SALT Research Associate! This role, ideal for a Tax Lawyer or Tax Accountant with 4-7 years of SALT experience, involves using your expertise to develop Blue J's AI-driven tax research tool. You will conduct in-depth tax research, collaborate with a team of tax professionals and developers, and contribute strategically to product improvement. The position offers remote work flexibility from Canada or the US and a competitive compensation package including stock options. Blue J values a healthy work-life balance and fosters a collaborative, inclusive team environment. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of tax research using cutting-edge AI technology.

Requirements

• A JD or a CPA designation
• 4-7 years of professional experience working in SALT

Responsibilities

• Use your excellent tax research skills and knowledge to quickly locate relevant primary and secondary sources using standard tax research skills
• Understand and summarize tax law questions in multiple areas and jurisdictions
• Evaluate sources for accuracy and currency
• Efficiently analyze source documents to support your analysis
• Adapt quickly to researching new jurisdictions and different areas of tax law
• Assess the quality and accuracy of AI-generated tax analysis
• Contribute to our Canadian, UK, and US federal platforms as part of the legal research team
• Work with tax lawyers and accountants, and alongside a team of computer developers and data scientists to build and improve our AI tools
• Build strong relationships with the entire tax research team and the data science and technology team, working collaboratively and learning from each other
• Constantly think strategically and critically about how we can continuously improve the Blue J products
• Attend to client feedback, troubleshoot, and incorporate their recommendations to consistently and reliably add value to our tax platforms

Preferred Qualifications

• LLM in Taxation or MTax (Master of Taxation)
• Passion about how much more technology can do to improve the tax profession, and excitement about being a part of it
• An open mind and eagerness to learn

Benefits

• Opportunity to work remote-first, with occasional in-person meetings in Toronto
• Competitive base salaries and stock options
• Healthy work/life balance
• Great benefits package that covers you and your family