Senior Associate, Tax Law

Overview

At KPMG in Canada, our people bring their unique perspectives to Canada’s most important challenges. Here, you can build momentum that reaches beyond our business, develop skills for the future, and take ownership of your career with support at every stage. Join a firm where your career can make a difference.

KPMG Law LLP is a national law firm affiliated with the professional services firm of KPMG LLP, with offices in major markets across Canada. As an integrated, multidisciplinary firm, our lawyers work closely with accountants and other professionals on complex client engagements across a broad range of legal and tax-related practice areas.

Our multidisciplinary approach enables lawyers to draw on the experience, capabilities, and insights of colleagues across legal, tax, and advisory practices to develop sophisticated solutions for complex business matters.

We are seeking a Senior Associate to join our Hamilton office. In this role, you will work alongside experienced practitioners advising clients on a broad range of Tax law matters.

What you will do

• Advise corporate clients, private businesses, and business owners on complex Canadian income tax matters, including tax planning, corporate reorganizations, and business structuring.
• Provide tax advice on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, corporate restructurings, and other business transactions.
• Research and interpret Canadian tax legislation, regulations, and jurisprudence to develop practical, commercially focused recommendations.
• Build trusted relationships with clients, understand their business objectives, and translate complex tax considerations into clear, actionable advice.
• Prepare and review tax memoranda, legal opinions, transaction documents, and other technical deliverables.
• Monitor changes in Canadian tax legislation and assess their implications for clients and business transactions.
• Participate in client engagements, knowledge-sharing initiatives, and business development opportunities.

What you bring to the role

• Law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) and membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience practicing Canadian tax law, with a strong emphasis on tax advisory, planning, and transactional matters.
• Strong knowledge of the Canadian Income Tax Act and its application to corporate and commercial transactions.
• Demonstrated experience advising on Canadian corporate tax planning, reorganizations, business structuring, or mergers and acquisitions.
• Strong legal research, analytical, and technical writing skills, including experience preparing tax memoranda and legal opinions.
• Ability to interpret complex tax legislation and provide practical advice aligned with clients' commercial objectives.

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best

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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.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.

AI Usage

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We believe technology should empower human judgment, not replace it. It’s one of the many ways we’re delivering on our vision of being a technology-first, people-driven firm.