Associate Lawyer – Estate and Trusts

Overview You’ve got big plans. We have opportunities to match, and we’re committed to empowering you to become a better you, no matter what you do. When you join KPMG you’ll be one of over 227,000 professionals providing audit, tax, advisory and business enablement services across 146 countries. With the support to do things differently, grow personally and professionally and bring your whole self to work, there’s no limit to the impact you can make. Let’s do this. The opportunity: KPMG Law Tax Litigation & Dispute Resolution section assists companies and individuals to protect against, prepare for, and respond to challenges by the tax authorities. KPMG Law is involved in each stage of the tax dispute - from pre-litigation to litigation in provincial and federal courts. We are currently seeking an experienced Tax Litigator for our Vancouver office to assist our income tax planning, litigation and dispute practice. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on diverse and intellectually challenging files that involve all aspects of tax dispute resolution and litigation. About the team: KPMG Law LLP is a national law firm with offices in Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary. Ottawa and Montreal. KPMG Law LLP is affiliated with the professional services firm of KPMG LLP. In Vancouver, our practice focuses on Canadian corporate tax, international corporate tax and tax M&A practices. Since our approach is to be an integrated multidisciplinary firm, our team of lawyers work closely with accountants on client engagements in other tax practice areas. To learn more about KPMG Law LLP visit our website here. What you will do Discuss estate planning and estate administration with clients Communicate and liaise with members of the Estate and Trusts group Draft wills including multiple wills, trusts and powers of attorney Prepare and review applications for Certificate of Appointment of Estate Trustee What you bring to the role 2 - 6 years of private practice experience working in Estates and Trust with a reputable law firm; Experience advising on estate planning and estate administration matters, including applications for probate/ administration and the drafting of wills, trusts and powers of attorney Excellent interpersonal and client service skills and the ability to work well on a variety of teams; Strong analytical, communication and drafting skills, along with attention to detail An entrepreneurial spirit and keen interest in building client relationships Keys to your success: Thrive on challenges Proven client management skills Strong analytical, communication and writing skills Learn more about where a career at KPMG can take you. Our Values, The KPMG Way Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters KPMG is committed to the health and safety of our people, clients and communities. With this commitment in mind, KPMG complies with all public health mandates (provincially and/or federally, as applicable) and has implemented various safety measures, including a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. KPMG's COVID 19 Vaccination Policy requires all employees to be fully vaccinated if they wish to or are required to attend a KPMG office and/or other congregate settings in the course of their duties (such as client sites or third-party venues). As this role requires occasional or consistent attendance at a KPMG office and/or congregate setting, the successful candidate must be fully vaccinated (i.e. have received all doses that are recommended by Health Canada, including any boosters) and must provide KPMG with proof of vaccination. KPMG will provide reasonable accommodation if the successful candidate cannot be vaccinated due to grounds protected by human rights legislation in their province of employment. KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice. For general recruitment-related inquiries, please contact the HR Delivery Centre at [email protected]. If you have a question about accessible employment at KPMG, or to begin a confidential conversation about your individual accessibility or accommodation needs through the recruitment process, we encourage you to contact us at [email protected] or phone: 416-777-8002 or toll free 1-888-466-4778.