Tax Law - Tax Litigation, Associate - Vancouver

EY•Vancouver, BC

8d•CA$115,000 - CA$165,000•Onsite

About The Position

EY is seeking a Tax Litigation Associate to join their team. EY's global alliance of independent law firms collaborates with their offices worldwide to deliver integrated, high-quality client services. Their award-winning tax planning, counsel, and litigation teams possess a strong combination of legal expertise, experience, and national reach, enabling them to guide organizations through the complexities of Canadian tax laws. The team is recognized as one of Canada's best, with many lawyers considered leading authorities in tax law, tax litigation, customs and excise, and international trade law.

Requirements

2+ years’ experience with income tax, sales tax, and other taxes.
Prior tax litigation experience is an asset.
Strong foundational knowledge of Canada’s income tax, sales tax, or other Canadian tax systems.
Member in good standing of the Law Society of their province of residence.
Proficiency in English.

Nice To Haves

Prior tax litigation experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

Assist clients in responding to federal and provincial audits and strategically advise clients on the various options and steps in resolving tax disputes.
Prepare notices of objection and written representations to the federal and provincial tax authorities.
Assist with litigation 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.
Assist with the preparation of legal opinions with respect to the tax consequences of transactions and performing post-transaction audits for tax efficacy and litigation risk.