EY Tax Lawyer - Financial Institutions Planning 

Canada, Ontario, Toronto 

982657824

As a Tax Lawyer, you will be a part of our Financial Services practice. This position offers excellent opportunities for learning and career advancement to the right candidate.

Your key responsibilities

As a Tax Lawyer, you will participate in and supervise multiple and challenging tax consulting engagements and to contribute to the delivery of innovative tax compliance support for our diverse clients.

Skills and attributes for success

• Domestic and international corporate tax planning, reorganizations for insurance companies, banks and other financial institutions including PE groups. This includes PE issues, capital markets, loss consolidations and investment planning among other things.
• Project planning including the creation and execution of step plans, rulings as needed, drafting objections, extensive jurisprudential research on issues and writing on the same, and drafting of opinions
• Must be able to function well on a team as well as work independently
• Must be able to switch between projects quickly, e.g., from internal reorgs to discussions on Pillar 2 to withholding taxes
• Learn over time to work directly with partners or senior tax practitioners, discuss matters directly with clients as well as other advisors
• Learn over time insurance and banking capital rules and the interaction with taxation
• Write papers and articles on taxation for publication as required
• Learn over time how banks, insurers and other financial institutions work
• Stay abreast of new tax developments including case law, OECD changes, Treaties, and other changes.
• Complete the CICA In-Depth Courses
• Present internally and externally on taxation matters as required (e.g., interesting technical problems solved or new legislation or cases)
• Participate in and contribute to the attainment of team objectives.

To qualify for the role you must have

• Professional accounting designation or law degree
• Minimum of four years Canadian Corporate tax experience
• Ability to research and write utilizing electronic tax tools.
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Ability to work with tight deadlines
  

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Previous experience dealing with clients within the financial services sector is strongly preferred
• Mature, proactive, committed, highly motivated and driven team player
  

What we offer

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 package includes 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

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.