OverviewKPMG 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 two to four years of experience for our Montreal office to join our Tax Litigation and Dispute Resolution team.
What you will do- Prepare legal procedures (submissions, representations and pleadings)
- Assist with the preparation of and actively participate in trials before the federal and Quebec courts
- Argue cases in court
- 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
What you bring to the role- Bachelor of Law
- Master of Taxation (or equivalent) would be a valuable asset for this position
- Active membership and good standing with the Quebec Law Society
- 2-4 years of tax dispute and litigation experience gained at a leading law firm
- Knowledge of Quebec Court procedures and Tax Court of Canada procedures
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Resourcefulness and high level of autonomy
- Bilingual in French and English in order to communicate with internal and external stakeholders in and outside of Quebec
This position requires written and oral fluency in English because it involves interpretation and application of English standards, guidance, laws and regulations, servicing of English-speaking clients located across Canada and collaboration with English Speaking colleagues located outside of Quebec.
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