Your Opportunity

We are looking for a Senior Lawyer to join BDO Law supporting our Tax Controversy and Dispute Resolution team. This is a new role and the successful candidate will own the following responsibilities:

• Communicate directly with our clients and Tax authorities to support ongoing dispute resolution matters

• Assist and develop strategy, and draft representation for clients at all levels of the dispute process

• Draft legal representation and perform legal research regarding Tax matters

• Evaluate assignments in terms of fee estimates and manage matters to completion

• Focus on developing relationships across BDO Canada's practice to drive referrals 

• Support the firm's growth through knowledge management and coaching of junior counsel and law clerks
  

How do we define success for your role?

• You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspects of your work: Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration

• You understand your clients' industry, challenges, and opportunities; clients describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high quality work

• You identify, recommend, and are focused on effective service delivery to your clients

• You share in an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains, and attracts talent

• You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace

• You grow your expertise through learning and professional development
  

Your experience and education

• You are a member in good standing of the Law Society in your relevant jurisdiction. Multiple Canadian bar admissions would be considered an asset

• You have a minimum of 10+ years of relevant Tax experience at a recognized national or local accounting or law firm

• LLM in Tax and/or completion of the In-Depth Tax Course would be a strong asset

• Fluency in both French and English is an asset

• You have strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

• You have a collaborative nature and the ability to work in a cross-team environment

• You have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail 

• You have effective time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines