Tax Lawyer, Litigation

KPMG LLP Canada; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Associate to join their Tax Litigation and Dispute Resolution team in Montreal. This role involves conducting legal research, preparing legal procedures, and representing clients in tax disputes. The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of experience, a Bachelor of Law, and a Master of Taxation. This innovative firm values integrity, excellence, and collaboration, ensuring a supportive and inclusive workplace for all employees. If you are passionate about tax law and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of tax dispute and litigation experience at a leading law firm.
• Strong knowledge of Quebec Court and Tax Court of Canada procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and prepare legal procedures for tax disputes.
• Advise clients on tax dispute resolution and represent them with tax authorities.

Skills

Legal Research

Tax Dispute Resolution

Communication Skills

Autonomy

Education

Bachelor of Law

Master of Taxation

Member of Quebec Bar Association

Job description

Overview

At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.

KPMG Law’s Tax Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice assists companies and individuals achieve timely and fair resolutions in various tax disputes. We are involved at each stage of the tax dispute process – from pre-litigation to litigation in provincial and federal courts and tribunals.

Our tax litigation professionals help our clients navigate contentious issues, advocating on their behalf, for timely and fair results. We invest ourselves in our clients’ challenges and take up their cause with relentless focus, as we strive to find common ground quickly and effectively to achieve the best possible resolution.

We are currently seeking an experienced Associate with five to seven years of experience for our Montreal office to join our Tax Litigation and Dispute Resolution team. The candidate will sometimes be required to travel to our Toronto Office to assist on various tax matters.

What you will do

• Conduct legal research and prepare legal procedures (submissions, representations and pleadings)
• Assist with the preparation of and actively participate in trials before the federal and Quebec courts;
• Advise clients on the tax dispute resolution process and represent clients with tax authorities;
• Assist clients in responding to federal and provincial audits;
• Prepare notices of objection and written representations to the Canada Revenue Agency and Revenue Quebec;
• Prepare legal opinions with respect to the tax consequences of transactions, and performing post-transaction audits for tax efficacy and litigation risk.

At times, business needs arise and employees are required and agree to work beyond their normal work day or work week to fulfill the accountabilities required for their job. Likewise, people need extra time to devote to personal matters, and our approach to flexibility provides for this.

What you bring to the role

• Bachelor of Law and Master of Taxation (or the equivalent)
• Member of Quebec Bar Association and in good standing;
• Five to eight years of tax dispute and litigation experience gained at a leading law firm;
• Knowledge of Quebec Court procedures (essential) and Tax Court of Canada procedures;
• Strong written and verbal communication;
• Resourcefulness and high level of autonomy;

Our Values, The KPMG Way

Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.