Lawyer – Tax

Lépine Talent inc.; Montreal; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Lépine Talent inc. in Montreal seeks a tax lawyer for a fast-growing, dynamic firm specializing in tax and estate planning. You will work on complex matters across taxation, corporate law and estate planning in a collaborative team.

Responsibilities include advising clients on tax aspects of estate planning and transactions, drafting opinions, memoranda and tax documents, preparing wills and trusts, and supporting research and content creation on tax topics.

Qualifications

• Member in good standing of the Barreau du Québec.
• Two to five years of relevant experience in taxation.
• Specialized training in taxation (master’s degree, DESS or CPA In-Depth Tax Course) or equivalent experience.
• Fluency in French and English (spoken and written).
• Excellent legal drafting skills.
• Team oriented, professional and proactive attitude.

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

Skills

Bilingual FR/EN

Legal drafting

Team player

Intellectual curiosity

Education

Tax specialization (Master's/DESS/CPA 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