Tax Lawyer

Lépine Marketing Inc.; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative team

Career growth opportunities

Challenging and varied matters

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking an experienced tax lawyer in Montreal to develop tax planning strategies and advise clients on corporate reorganizations. The ideal candidate should have 8 to 10 years in tax law, negotiation skills with tax authorities, and a strong ability to communicate complex tax concepts. This role offers collaboration with a team of experienced professionals and involvement in strategic matters that support career growth.

Qualifications

• 8 to 10 years of experience in tax law, particularly in tax planning and reorganizations.
• Experience in dealing and negotiating with tax authorities.
• Strong analytical and drafting skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop tax planning strategies tailored to client needs.
• Prepare and review detailed tax memoranda and strategic recommendations.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients explaining tax implications.

Skills

Tax planning strategies

Client relationship management

Analytical skills

Negotiation with tax authorities

Education

Member of the Quebec Bar

Job description

The Role

Our client, a leading law firm, is seeking an experienced tax lawyer to strengthen its team dedicated to tax planning and corporate reorganizations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop tax planning strategies tailored to client needs (private companies, corporate groups, entrepreneurs, etc.)
• Prepare and review detailed tax memoranda, including analysis of tax implications and strategic recommendations
• Structure and implement a variety of transactions, including share capital modifications, estate freezes, rollovers, internal reorganizations, and other corporate mechanisms
• Coordinate and ensure the full implementation of transactions in collaboration with other teams (corporate, tax litigation, notaries, external accountants)
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients by clearly explaining tax implications and supporting informed decision-making
• Contribute to business development and the maintenance of client relationships

Requirements

• Member of the Quebec Bar
• 8 to 10 years of relevant experience in tax law, particularly in tax planning, reorganizations, and the implementation of corporate structures
• Experience in dealing and negotiating with tax authorities
• Strong analytical and drafting skills (tax memoranda, opinions, transaction summaries)
• High level of autonomy, sound judgment, rigor, and the ability to manage multiple strategic matters in parallel
• Ability to clearly explain complex tax concepts and interact effectively with various stakeholders (clients, accountants, internal and external counsel)

What Our Client Offers

• A practice recognized for the quality and sophistication of its mandates
• A collaborative team of highly experienced professionals
• Challenging, varied, and strategic matters
• A structure that supports career growth and meaningful involvement in client matters