Tax Law - Tax Litigation, Senior Associate - Montreal

The opportunity

We currently have an excellent career opportunity for a Tax Litigation Associate. 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 organizations 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

• Lead and mentor junior associates in responding to federal and provincial audits, strategically advising clients on various options and steps in resolving complex tax disputes.
• Prepare and oversee the drafting of notices of objection and written representations to federal and provincial tax authorities.
• Manage litigation efforts 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.
• Provide expert legal opinions regarding the tax consequences of transactions and conduct post-transaction audits for tax efficacy and litigation risk.
• Develop and implement strategies for client acquisition and relationship management, contributing to the growth of the practice

Skills and attributes for success

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in income tax, sales tax, and other tax areas, with a strong focus on tax litigation.
• Proven track record in managing complex tax litigation cases and a deep understanding of Canada’s income tax, sales tax, and other Canadian tax systems.
• A member in good standing of the Law Society of your province of residence.
• Proficiency in both 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.

This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.

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
• Wellbeing benefit of $1,200/year

Explore how a career at EY is yours to build at https://www.ey.com/en_ca/careers/personalized-career-development

Discover how, when and where you can work at https://www.ey.com/en_ca/careers/flexibility-mobility 

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

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