Senior Lawyer, Tax Controversy and Dispute Resolution
About The Position
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
Requirements
- Member in good standing of the Law Society in your relevant jurisdiction
- Minimum of 10+ years of relevant Tax experience at a recognized national or local accounting or law firm
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Collaborative nature and the ability to work in a cross-team environment
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Effective time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines
Nice To Haves
- Multiple Canadian bar admissions
- LLM in Tax and/or completion of the In-Depth Tax Course
- Fluency in both French and English
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
Benefits
- Competitive total cash compensation
- Comprehensive benefits from day one
- Flexible personal time off policy
- Reimbursement for wellness initiatives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
