Senior Lawyer, Tax Controversy and Dispute Resolution

BDO; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in Toronto seeks a Senior Lawyer to join their Tax Controversy and Dispute Resolution team. The role involves direct client communication, legal research, and collaboration across teams. Ideal candidates will have extensive Tax experience and strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant Tax experience at a recognized firm.
• Fluency in both French and English is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with clients and Tax authorities for dispute resolution.
• Draft legal representation and perform legal research on Tax matters.
• Support firm's growth through coaching of junior counsel.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Time Management

Education

LLM in Tax

Completion of the In-Depth Tax Course

Job description

BDO is a firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and our clients. Each day, our professionals provide exceptional service, helping clients with advice and insight they can trust. In turn, we offer an award-winning environment that fosters a with a high priority on your personal and professional growth.

We are looking for a Senior Lawyer to join BDO Law supporting our Tax Controversy and Dispute Resolution team and own the following responsibilities :

• Communicate directly with our clients and Tax authorities to support ongoing dispute resolution matters
• Assist and develop strategy, and draft representation for clientsat all levels of the dispute process
• Draft legal representation and perform legal research regarding Tax matters
• Evaluate assignments in terms of fee estimates and manage matters to completion
• Focus on developing relationships across BDO Canada's practice to drive referrals
• Support the firm's growth through knowledge management and coaching of junior counsel and law clerks

How do we define success for your role?

• You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspects of your work : Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration
• You understand your clients' industry, challenges, and opportunities; clients describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high quality work
• You identify, recommend, and are focused on effective service delivery to your clients
• You share in an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains, and attracts talent
• You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace
• You grow your expertise through learning and professional development

Your experience and education

• You are a member in good standing of the Law Society in your relevant jurisdiction. Multiple Canadian bar admissions would be considered an asset
• You have a minimum of 10+ years of relevant Tax experience at a recognized national or local accounting or law firm
• LLM in Tax and / or completion of the In-Depth Tax Course would be a strong asset
• Fluency in both French and English is an asset
• You have strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• You have a collaborative nature and the ability to work in a cross-team environment
• You have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• You have effective time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines