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Career Opportunities at KPMG Law LLP: International Trade Associate (Toronto, Ontario) About the Firm and Practice KPMG Law LLP operates as an established national law firm closely integrated with KPMG LLP, providing multidisciplinary professional services across key Canadian markets. Within this network, the Trade & Customs practice is actively expanding its footprint and seeking an Associate lawyer to join the team. In this role, professionals collaborate directly with tax accountants, financial advisors, and multidisciplinary specialists on complex cross-border engagements. The practice concentrates heavily on specialized trade law, including international trade remedies, government procurement regulations, economic sanctions, export controls, and comprehensive customs matters. Key Responsibilities & Mandate Advisory Services: Counsel multinational corporations and domestic enterprises on international trade laws, import-export regulations, cross-border commerce, sanctions compliance, and trade remedies. Litigation & Advocacy: Represent corporate clients in trade litigation, hearings, examinations, and cross-examinations before major judicial bodies, including the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT), the Federal Court, and the Federal Court of Appeal. Substantive Drafting: Author precise legal opinions, court pleadings, regulatory submissions, formal correspondence, and detailed advocacy documents. File Ownership & Client Relations: Manage core components of client files independently, cultivate trusted business relationships, and exercise sound legal judgment within an evolving practice environment. Candidate Qualifications & Requirements Education & Licensing: Juris Doctor (J. D. ) or Bachelor of Laws (LL. B. ) degree, coupled with an active license and membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario. Experience Level: Approximately 2 to 4 years of post-call professional legal experience specializing in international trade law. Core Competencies: Demonstrated background handling trade remedies, customs compliance, or government procurement frameworks. Litigation Background: Prior exposure to tribunal hearings, court litigation, or formal cross-examinations is viewed as a strong professional asset. Professional Skills: Excellent interpersonal communication, strong client relationship management capabilities, and the initiative to thrive in a growing, dynamic team environment. Compensation and Total Rewards Salary Range: The anticipated base compensation package spans $130,000 to $150,000 , with potential eligibility for performance-based bonus awards. Determination Factors: Final compensation offers are evaluated individually based on geographic market location, specialized skills, core competencies, and unique professional qualifications. Benefits: Supported by a comprehensive, competitive Total Rewards program designed to foster long-term career growth. Workplace Culture and Inclusivity KPMG in Canada functions as an equal-opportunity employer dedicated to maintaining an inclusive, respectful, and barrier-free workplace. The firm embraces workplace diversity and provides tailored recruitment adjustments or formal accommodations (such as extra preparation intervals, flexible interview scheduling, or communication aids) for candidates requiring support.

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. We are looking for disciplined and self-motivated M&A Associate Lawyers to join our team in our Toronto office. Our Business Law group provides legal advice with respect to private mergers and acquisitions, complex reorganizations, corporate finance and general corporate and commercial matters. What You Will Do Advise clients on domestic and cross-border mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, reorganizations and other corporate transactions Lead tax structuring and due diligence efforts and guide post-transaction integration Draft and review legal documents related to tax aspects of corporate transactions Collaborate with corporate lawyers, accountants and deal advisors across KPMG Law LLP and KPMG Canada Support business development and contribute to thought leadership in M&A tax Mentor junior associates and help build a high-performing team Deliver practical, client-focused solutions with precision and insight Stay current on evolving tax legislation and regulatory developments What You Bring To The Role LL.B or J.D. and active membership and good standing with the Law Society of Ontario 3-5 years of post-call related corporate commercial tax experience gained from a reputable law firm Broad corporate and M&A tax experience and proficiency Excellent interpersonal skills, and a practical and pragmatic style toward providing expert legal solutions The ability to balance the demands of an emerging practice KPMG Ontario Region Pay Range Information The expected base salary range for this position is $140,000 to $190,000 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program. Providing you with the support you need to be at your best Our Values, The KPMG Way Integrity , we do what is right | Excellence , we never stop learning and improving | Courage , we think and act boldly | Together , we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better , we do what matters 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 We embrace the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment processes. AI tools may help with organizing applications or surfacing relevant qualifications. However, no hiring decisions are made using AI. Every hiring decision is made by our hiring managers and recruitment professionals, who are equipped with training that empowers them to use these tools responsibly. AI technologies used in our recruitment process undergo detailed risk assessments, including security and privacy requirements, that align with KPMG’s Trusted AI framework. 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.