Director, National Tax & Legal Marketing

Adoxio (KPMG Canada); Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Toronto is seeking a Director of National Tax & Legal Marketing. This role involves shaping marketing strategies, leading a team, and executing impactful campaigns. Candidates should have over 10 years of marketing experience, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record in influencing senior stakeholders. This position requires frequent in-person attendance in the Toronto office.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in marketing, preferably in professional services.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Strong storytelling and digital engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Shape the vision and direction of Tax & Legal marketing nationally.
• Serve as the marketing advisor to leadership teams.
• Design and execute integrated marketing campaigns.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Creative problem-solving

Leadership

Integrated marketing

Stakeholder management

Job description

Overview

At KPMG, you will join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.

We are seeking a marketing professional with bold ideas, a collaborative mindset, and strategic skills to redefine how Tax and Legal make their mark in the marketplace. Reporting directly to the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), the Director, National Tax & Legal Marketing, is responsible for designing and executing a national marketing plan that sparks growth, enhances client relationships, and elevates brand prestige in one of our firm’s most dynamic areas. This is a high-impact leadership role blending creativity, strategy, and execution. The successful incumbent will be a collaborative, visionary leader who drives inclusivity, embraces diverse perspectives, and partners with Tax and Legal teams to turn business goals into impactful marketing initiatives.

This position will require frequent in-person attendance in our Toronto office.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Shape the vision and direction of Tax & Legal marketing nationally, aligning with the firm’s strategy and growth agenda.
• Serve as the trusted marketing advisor to the Tax and Legal leadership team, providing counsel and insight to inform go-to-market decisions.
• Championing a culture of innovation—push boundaries, challenge assumptions, and ignite ideas that stand out.
• Inspire, mentor, and lead a team, fostering creativity, ownership, and agility.
• Marketing Strategy & Execution: Translate business goals into data-driven, insight-led marketing strategies that raise the brand and deliver results.
• Design and execute integrated campaigns—balancing creativity and performance across digital platforms, content, sponsorships, events, thought leadership, and account-based marketing.
• Develop marketing programs that build visibility and trust with buyers of tax and legal services across Canada.
• Own the end-to-end marketing plan: manage budgets, channels, execution, optimization, and ROI measurement.
• Lead with a digital-first mindset—emphasizing reach, relevance, and measurable impact.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to deliver best-in-class creative and campaigns.
• Maintain brand integrity across all touchpoints while finding inventive ways to make the brand resonate with a wider audience.

What You Bring To The Role

• A marketing professional with 10+ years of experience building and executing strategies that drive both brand equity and business results—professional services experience is a strong asset.
• Demonstrated ability to think both strategically and creatively, with the confidence and skill to influence senior stakeholders and lead organizational transformation initiatives.
• Proven ability to craft compelling brand narratives through storytelling and drive innovation in brand building, digital engagement, and demand generation.
• Demonstrated success as a collaborator and coach, with a track record of fostering high performance in fast-paced, high-expectation environments.
• Skilled in integrated marketing, focused on action and experimentation.
• Comfortable navigating complexity, ambiguity, and competing priorities while maintaining focus on impact.

Our Values

Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.

Adjustments and accommodations

At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.

Job details

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting / Auditing and Finance
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting