Tax Specialist – Transactional and Tax Planning

Lépine Talent inc.; Quebec; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Leading international law firm in Quebec City seeks a Tax Specialist to advance tax practice. You will work on planning, reorganization, and diverse mandates with direct client access from day one, fostering rapid professional growth and autonomy in a collaborative setting.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Taxation with 1–3 years of taxation experience and a background in accounting, finance, or law, enabling effective handling of complex matters across Canada.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Taxation is required.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in taxation or related field.
• Educational background in accounting, finance, or law.
• Ability to manage multiple files simultaneously and work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in tax planning and reorganizations for SMEs and growing businesses.
• Contribute to commercial transactions and estate planning projects.
• Provide tax support in litigation matters (without appearing before courts).
• Collaborate with other professionals in a collegial team environment.
• Take ownership of client files and interact directly with clients.

Skills

Analytical skills

Client service mindset

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Taxation

Background in accounting/finance/law

Job description

Take your tax practice to the next level. Here, your ideas matter, your files move quickly, and your expertise grows alongside the best in the field.

Our client, a leading international law firm, is seeking a Tax Specialist to join its dynamic team in Quebec City. This is without question one of the best tax roles in the city, offering the opportunity to grow within a stimulating, collaborative, and human-scale environment.

The position is ideal for a professional with 1 to 3 years of experience—whether a lawyer, notary, accountant, or finance professional—looking to deepen their tax practice and take on diverse and engaging mandates. You’ll have direct client access from day one, encouraging rapid professional growth, autonomy, and exposure to a wide range of matters of varying complexity for clients across Canada.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the tax planning and reorganization of SMEs and growing businesses
• Contribute to commercial transactions and estate planning projects
• Provide tax support in litigation matters (without appearing before the courts)
• Collaborate closely with other professionals in a collegial and stimulating team environment
• Take ownership of files and interact directly with clients

Profile

• Master’s degree in Taxation
• Between 1 and 3 years of relevant experience in taxation or a related field
• Educational background in accounting, finance, or law
• Ability to manage multiple files simultaneously and work effectively within a team
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and client-service mindset