Putting people first, every dayBDO is a firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and our clients. Each day, our professionals provide exceptional service, helping clients with advice and insight they can trust. In turn, we offer an award-winning environment that fosters a people-first culture with a high priority on your personal and professional growth.Your OpportunityWe are looking for a Senior Lawyer to join BDO Law supporting our Tax Controversy and Dispute Resolution team and own the following responsibilities:Communicate directly with our clients and Tax authorities to support ongoing dispute resolution mattersAssist and develop strategy, and draft representation for clients at all levels of the dispute processDraft legal representation and perform legal research regarding Tax mattersEvaluate assignments in terms of fee estimates and manage matters to completionFocus on developing relationships across BDO Canada's practice to drive referralsSupport the firm's growth through knowledge management and coaching of junior counsel and law clerksHow do we define success for your role?You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspects of your work: Integrity, Respect, and CollaborationYou understand your clients' industry, challenges, and opportunities; clients describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high quality workYou identify, recommend, and are focused on effective service delivery to your clientsYou share in an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains, and attracts talentYou actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplaceYou grow your expertise through learning and professional developmentYour experience and educationYou are a member in good standing of the Law Society in your relevant jurisdiction. Multiple Canadian bar admissions would be considered an assetYou have a minimum of 10+ years of relevant Tax experience at a recognized national or local accounting or law firmLLM in Tax and/or completion of the In-Depth Tax Course would be a strong assetFluency in both French and English is an assetYou have strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skillsYou have a collaborative nature and the ability to work in a cross-team environmentYou have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detailYou have effective time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlinesWhy BDO?Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canadas Top 100 Employers for 2025. This recognition is a milestone were thrilled to add to our collection of awards for both experienced and student talent experiences.Our firm is committed to providing an environment where you can be successful in the following ways:We enable you to engage with how we change and evolve, being a key contributor to the success and growth of BDO in Canada.We help you become a better professional within our services, industries, and markets with extensive opportunities for learning and development.We support your achievement of personal goals outside of the office and making an impact on your community.Giving back adds up: Where company meets community. BDO is actively involved in our communities by supporting local charity initiatives. We support staff with local and national events where you will be given the opportunity to contribute to your community.Total rewards that matter: We pay for performance with competitive total cash compensation that recognizes and rewards your contribution. We provide flexible benefits from day one, and a market leading personal time off policy. We are committed to supporting your overall wellness beyond working hours and provide reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle.Everyone counts: We believe every employee should have the opportunity to participate and succeed. Through leadership by our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leader, we are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. We recognize and celebrate the valuable differences among each of us, including race, religious beliefs, physical or mental disabilities, age, place of origin, marital status, family status, gender or gender identity and sexual orientation. If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us.Flexibility: All BDO personnel are expected to spend some of their time working in the office, at the client site, and virtually unless accommodations or alternative work arrangements are in place.Our model is a blended approach designed to support the flexible needs of our people, the firm and our clients. Its about creating work experiences that meet everyones needs and providing flexibility to adjust when, where and how we work to meet the expectations of our role.Code of Conduct: Our Code of Conduct sets clear standards for how we conduct business. It reflects our shared values and commitments and includes guiding principles to help us make ethical decisions and maintain trust with each other, our clients, and the public.Ready to make your mark at BDO? Click Apply now to send your up-to-date resume to one of our Talent Acquisition Specialists.To explore other opportunities at BDO, check out our careers page.#LI-SB
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Senior Lawyer, Tax Controversy and Dispute Resolution