Tax Controversy - Tax Litigation, Associate - Avocat en Litiges Fiscaux - Montreal

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Montreal; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm in Montreal seeks a Tax Litigation Associate to assist clients with tax disputes and audits. The ideal candidate has over 2 years of tax experience, knowledge of Canadian tax systems, and is bilingual in French and English. This role comes with benefits including $5,000 per year for mental health support. Join a team-oriented environment focused on professional development.

Benefits

$5,000 per year for mental health support benefits

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience with income tax, sales tax, and other taxes.
• Prior tax litigation experience is an asset.
• Strong foundational knowledge of Canada’s tax systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in responding to federal and provincial audits.
• Prepare notices of objection and written representations.
• Assist with litigation involving tax disputes.
• Provide legal opinions on tax consequences of transactions.

Skills

Income tax knowledge

Sales tax knowledge

Tax litigation experience

Proficiency in French

Proficiency in English

Education

Member in good standing of the Law Society

Job description

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Other locations: Primary Location Only

Date: Oct 24, 2025

Requisition ID: 1655098

The opportunity

We currently have an excellent career opportunity for a Tax Litigation Associate. EY’s global alliance of independent law firms cooperates with our offices worldwide to provide our clients with integrated, quality service. Our award‑winning tax planning, counsel and litigation teams offer a powerful combination of legal knowledge, experience and national presence to help organizations successfully navigate the complexities of Canada’s tax laws.

Your key responsibilities

• Assist clients in responding to federal and provincial audits and strategically advise clients on the various options and steps in resolving tax disputes.
• Prepare notices of objection and written representations to the federal and provincial tax authorities.
• Assist with the litigation in resolving tax disputes, including court appeals, judicial review applications, and other administrative processes such as voluntary disclosures, taxpayer relief applications, ruling requests, and remission orders.
• Assist with the preparation of legal opinions with respect to the tax consequences of transactions and performing post‑transaction audits for tax efficacy and litigation risk.

Skills and attributes for success

• The ideal candidate will have 2+ years’ experience with income tax, sales tax, and other taxes.
• Prior tax litigation experience is an asset.
• Preference will be given to candidates who have strong foundational knowledge of Canada’s income tax, sales tax, or other Canadian tax systems.
• The candidate should be a member in good standing of the Law Society of their province of residence.
• Proficiency in French and English.

What we look for

We’re interested in strong team players who support their colleagues in reaching their goals while also considering their own workload and development. If you have the confidence to speak up and influence a team, this role is for you.

What we offer

When you thrive, we thrive. The EY benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being:

• $5,000 per year for mental health support benefits

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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