Lawyer – Tax Lépine Talent Levy Salis

Lépine Marketing Inc.; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic firm in Montreal seeks a Tax Lawyer to advise on tax and estate planning matters. You will draft legal documents, assist clients with business operations, and engage in tax research within a collaborative team environment. Ideal candidates are bilingual, with 2-5 years of relevant experience and strong legal drafting skills. Join a firm that values innovation and personal approaches in a stimulating workplace.

Qualifications

• Member in good standing of the Barreau du Québec.
• Two to five years of relevant experience in taxation.
• Specialized training in taxation such as a master’s degree, DESS or CPA Canada’s In-Depth Tax Course or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Advise and assist clients on legal and tax aspects of estate planning and business operations.
• Draft legal opinions in taxation and various contracts.
• Prepare estate planning documents such as wills and trusts.

Skills

Proficiency in French and English, spoken and written

Excellent legal drafting skills

Intellectual curiosity and strong interest in taxation

Team oriented mindset

Proactive attitude

Education

Member in good standing of the Barreau du Québec

Two to five years of relevant experience in taxation

Specialized training in taxation such as a master’s degree, DESS or CPA Canada’s In-Depth Tax Course

Job description

When we say a firm is solid, it is because we know it from the inside.

Our client is a fast growing, dynamic and versatile firm specializing in tax and estate planning. The firm relies on innovative and personalized approaches and values a collaborative team spirit. As a tax lawyer, you will work in a stimulating environment on a wide range of complex matters involving taxation, corporate law and estate law.

Responsibilities

• Advise and assist clients on the legal and tax aspects of their estate planning, business operations, purchase or sale transactions, corporate reorganizations, real estate transactions or intergenerational transfers
• Draft legal opinions in taxation
• Draft memoranda describing the recommended steps and their legal and tax impacts
• Draft the legal documentation required for tax or estate planning transactions
• Draft various commercial contracts
• Prepare estate planning documents such as wills, powers of attorney and trusts
• Structure and document corporate transactions, particularly for complex estates
• Contribute to tax research and maintaining internal knowledge related to taxation
• Participate in drafting educational or explanatory content on tax and estate topics

What We Are Looking For

• Member in good standing of the Barreau du Québec
• Two to five years of relevant experience in taxation
• Specialized training in taxation such as a master’s degree, DESS or CPA Canada’s In-Depth Tax Course, or equivalent experience
• Intellectual curiosity and strong interest in taxation
• Proficiency in French and English, spoken and written
• Excellent legal drafting skills
• Team oriented mindset, professionalism and proactive attitude