The opportunity

EY's global alliance of independent law firms cooperate with our offices worldwide to provide our clients with integrated, quality service. Our award-winning tax planning, counsel and litigation teams offer a powerful combination of legal knowledge, experience and national presence to help your organization successfully navigate the complexities of Canada’s tax laws. Our team has been ranked among Canada’s best and a number of our lawyers are widely regarded as leading practitioners and authorities in various areas of tax law and tax litigation, customs and excise and international trade law.

Your key responsibilities

The successful candidate will be involved with all aspects of tax advisory and tax controversy. Responsibilities include:

• Assisting clients in responding to federal and provincial audits; advising clients on the tax dispute resolution process; preparing notices of objection and written representations to the federal and provincial tax appeals divisions; and assisting with the litigation of tax appeals before various courts.
• This role also includes assisting 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.

Skills and attributes for success

• The ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, collegial, dynamic team-oriented environment
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Sound professional judgement and a high level of professionalism

To qualify for the role you must have

• 1 to 5 years of tax litigation and controversy experience gained at a leading law firm
• Superior academic credentials and strong tax technical skills and a genuine interest in tax and tax policy
• The candidate must also be a member in good standing of a Canadian Bar

What we look for

We’re interested in strong team players who support their colleagues in reaching their goals while also considering their own workload and development. If you have the confidence to speak up and influence a team, this role is for you.

What we offer

When you thrive, we thrive. The EY benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being:

• $5,000 per year for mental health support benefits
• Wellbeing benefit of $1,200/year

Explore how a career at EY is yours to build at https://www.ey.com/en_ca/careers/personalized-career-development

Discover how, when and where you can work at https://www.ey.com/en_ca/careers/flexibility-mobility

Learn about our commitment to DE&I at https://www.ey.com/en_ca/about-us/corporate-responsibility/equity