Lawyer, Tax Controversy and Dispute Resolution

Putting people first, every day BDO 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 Opportunity  We are looking for a Lawyer to join BDO Law LLP supporting our Tax Controversy and Dispute Resolution team.
This is a new role and the successful candidate will own the following responsibilities:
Communicate directly with our clients and Tax authorities to support ongoing dispute resolution matters
Assist and develop strategy, and draft representation for clients at all levels of the dispute process
Draft legal representation and perform legal research regarding Tax matters
Evaluate assignments in terms of fee estimates and manage matters to completion
Focus on developing relationships across BDO Canada's practice to drive referrals
Support the firm's growth through knowledge management and coaching of junior counsel and law clerks
Success and Values   You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspects of your work:
Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration
You understand your clients' industry, challenges, and opportunities; clients describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high quality work
You identify, recommend, and are focused on effective service delivery to your clients
You share in an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains, and attracts talent
You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace
You grow your expertise through learning and professional development
Experience & Education   You are a member in good standing of the Law Society in your relevant jurisdiction.
Multiple Canadian bar admissions would be considered an asset
You have a minimum of 3 years of relevant Tax experience at a recognized national or local accounting or law firm
LLM in Tax and/or completion of the In-Depth Tax Course would be a strong asset
Fluency in both French and English is an asset
You have strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
You have a collaborative nature and the ability to work in a cross-team environment
You have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
You have effective time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines
The expected range of compensation for this role is $140000 – $190,000 annually.
Why BDO?  Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2026. This recognition is a milestone we’re 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.
Benefits   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.
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