Legal AssistantTax Lawyer, Litigation

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 Lawyer 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.

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best

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.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-88XXXXXX. process.