Associate Tax Lawyer - Compensation and Benefits Tax - Montreal

at  EY

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.
Are you interested in an impactful role at the intersection of tax, pensions/benefits and employment law that uses your legal skills but is broader than the practice of law?
Taxation of compensation and benefits (also known as executive compensation) is a fascinating area that draws upon skills from many disciplines. At EY, executive compensation is part of a broad- based service to clients which includes not only tax but also related strategic HR advice.

TYPES OF WORK YOU WILL BE DOING

• Analysing the tax treatment of compensation and deferred income arrangements to ensure that they are compliant with applicable law;
• Advising on the treatment of compensation arrangements in the context of mergers and acquisitions; and
• Advising on the tax treatment of cross border pension arrangements and non-resident trusts; and
• Assisting clients facing audits by the Canada Revenue Agency and provincial ministries of finance.

TO QUALIFY FOR THE ROLE YOU MUST HAVE

• An LL.B, JD or equivalent;

• Minimum of 1 year post call experience in either taxation law, employment law, or pensions/benefits combined with an interest to specialize in taxation of compensation and benefits;

• Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to apply these skills to a new environment and new projects;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.