Tax Law - Tax Litigation, Associate - Calgary

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tax advisory firm in Calgary, Alberta is seeking a candidate with 1 to 5 years of experience in tax litigation and controversy. Responsibilities include assisting clients with audits and the tax dispute resolution process. Ideal candidates should be collaborative team players with strong communication skills and a genuine interest in tax policy. This role offers a supportive environment with benefits focused on well-being.

Benefits

$5,000 per year for mental health support benefits

Qualifications

• 1 to 5 years of tax litigation and controversy experience at a leading law firm.
• Superior academic credentials and strong tax technical skills.
• Genuine interest in tax and tax policy.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with federal and provincial audits.
• Advise on the tax dispute resolution process and prepare notices of objection.
• Assist with litigation of tax appeals before various courts.

Skills

Collaborative work in fast-paced environments

Strong oral communication skills

Strong written communication skills

Professional judgement

Education

Member in good standing of a Canadian Bar

Job description

The opportunity

EY's global alliance of independent law firms cooperate 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 your organization successfully navigate the complexities of Canada’s tax laws. Our team has been ranked among Canada’s best and a number of our lawyers are widely regarded as leading practitioners and authorities in various areas of tax law and tax litigation, customs and excise and international trade law.

Your key responsibilities

The successful candidate will be involved with all aspects of tax advisory and tax controversy. Responsibilities include:

• Assisting clients in responding to federal and provincial audits; advising clients on the tax dispute resolution process; preparing notices of objection and written representations to the federal and provincial tax appeals divisions; and assisting with the litigation of tax appeals before various courts.
• This role also includes assisting 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 ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced, collegial, dynamic team‑oriented environment
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Sound professional judgement and a high level of professionalism

To qualify for the role you must have

• 1 to 5 years of tax litigation and controversy experience gained at a leading law firm
• Superior academic credentials and strong tax technical skills and a genuine interest in tax and tax policy
• The candidate must also be a member in good standing of a Canadian Bar

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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