Job Overview

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

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 Canadas practice to drive referrals.
• Support the firms growth through knowledge management and coaching of junior counsel and law clerks.

Qualifications

• Member in good standing of the Law Society in your relevant jurisdiction.
  
  
  
  Multiple Canadian bar admissions considered an asset.
• Minimum of 3 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 considered a robust asset.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative nature and 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.
• Fluency in both French and English is mandatory; bilingual in English and French is required.