Senior Lawyer, Tax Controversy and Dispute Resolution
BDO Canada
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Vancouver • Canada
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About the role
- Communicate directly with 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
- LLM in Tax and/or completion of the In-Depth Tax Course would be a strong asset
- Fluency in both French and English is an asset
- 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
Benefits
- Flexible benefits from day one
- Market leading personal time off policy
- Reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
legal researchtax representationdispute resolutionfee estimationstrategy development
Soft Skills
interpersonal skillswritten communicationverbal communicationcollaborationanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillsattention to detailtime managementorganizational skills
Certifications
member of the Law SocietyLLM in TaxIn-Depth Tax Course