EY Law - Tax Lawyer - Private Tax - Montreal
EY Law - Tax Lawyer - Private Tax - Montreal
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Job Description
At EY were all in to shape your future with confidence.
Well help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.
Join EY and help to build a better working world.
Your key responsibilities
As a Tax Lawyer in our Private Tax group you will lead and oversee a variety of complex tax reorganization engagements while delivering innovative planning solutions for our private entrepreneurs and their corporate structure. Some of the common tasks will include:
- Facilitating the transfer of family businesses across generations including comprehensive estate planning.
- Managing intricate tax reorganizations in buy-sell scenarios which involves drafting tax memorandums developing step plans and reviewing legal documentation.
- Evaluating tax representations in share purchase and asset purchase agreements.
- Integrating key employees into shareholding structures.
- Drafting of deeds of trust.
Skills and attributes for success
Strong willingness to develop knowledge of corporate tax planning opportunities and reorganizations for private clients corporations and individuals.
Proficiency in drafting and executing step plans and tax memorandums along with conducting relevant tax research.
Ability to collaborate with partners and senior tax practitioners actively participating in client calls to clarify underlying issues and present solutions.
Commitment to staying updated on new tax developments and regulations.
Willingness to work collaboratively in team to challenge each other to find innovative solutions for our clients and support the overall success of the group.
To qualify for the role you must have
A Law degree and be called to the Bar licensed to practice in the province of Quebec.
Completion of the CICA In-Depth Tax Course or an LLM in Taxation (preferred).
A minimum of three years of Canadian corporate tax experience with a focus on private clients.
Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to pivot quickly between projects such as internal reorganizations and transactional tax issues.
Experience in researching and writing using electronic tax tools.
The ability to work independently within a team environment while delivering high-quality client deliverables under tight deadlines.
This role interacts with external clients and internal stakeholders nationally and internationally. Professional level French English bilingualism is required.
What we offer you
The EY benefits package is designed to support your physical emotional financial and social wellbeing. Our extensive benefits include comprehensive medical dental and prescription drug coverage as well as mental health benefits a robust Employee Assistance Program and group savings plans to promote your overall wellbeing. We offer generous time off including personal days vacation days and additional firm-wide holidays along with the option to purchase extra vacation days. Employees can take advantage of EYs exclusive learning programs tailored just for them. We also provide internal opportunities for career development and advancement enabling you to grow within the firm. Get involved in meaningful volunteering through EY Ripples and make a positive impact in the community.
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Diversity and Inclusion at EY
Diversity and inclusiveness are at the heart of who we are and how we work. Were committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued policies and practices are equitable and our people feel a sense of belonging. We embrace diversity and are committed to combating systemic racism advancing gender equity and women in leadership advocating for the 2SLGBTQIA community promoting ourneuroinclusionand accessibility initiatives and are dedicated to amplifying the voices of Indigenous peoples (First Nations Inuit and Mtis) nationally as we strive towards reconciliation. Our diverse experiences abilities backgrounds and perspectives make our people unique and help guide us. Because when people feel free to be their authentic selves at work they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world.
EY Building a better working world
EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients people society and the planet while building trust in capital markets.
Enabled by data AI and advanced technology EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.
EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance consulting tax strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights a globally connected multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.
Employment Type
Full Time
