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Associate Tax Counsel – EY Law

  • Calgary, Canada
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Job description

Associate Tax Counsel – EY Law
 
The opportunity

We currently have an excellent career opportunity for a Tax Litigation Associate.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.You’ll be part of a team with a wide variety of experiences and a supportive environment.

Your key responsibilities
 
As a Tax Litigation Associate, you will be involved withall aspects of tax controversy management.
·  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.
·  Income tax and sales tax ligation

Skills and attributes for success
·  Strong verbal and written English communication skills
·  Superior academic credentials and excellent communication and research skills
To qualify for the role you must have
 
·  The ideal candidate will have articled at a leading law firm or clerked with the Tax Court of Canada and preferably would have one to three years of tax litigation and controversy experience gained at a leading law firm
·  The candidate should also be a member in good standing with a relevant provincial law society.

Ideally, you’ll also have
·  A high level of motivation, strong work ethic and self-starting attitude.
 
What we look for
 
Highly motivated individuals with excellent researching skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident team player that collaborates with people from various teams while looking to develop your career in a dynamic organization.

What working at EY offers

At EY, our Total Rewards package supports our commitment to creating a leading people culture-built on high-performance teaming-where everyone can achieve their potential and contribute to building a better working world for our people, our clients and our communities. It's one of the many reasons we repeatedly win awards for being a great place to work.

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future.  Our Total Rewards packageincludes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:
·  Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
·  Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
·  The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you
About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.Recognized as one of Canada's top employers, EY continually strives to be a great place to work andwith a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people, we’ll make our ambition to be the best employer by 2020 a reality. 

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.
 
Make your mark. Apply today .

EY is committed to inclusiveness, equity and accessibility.  We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

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