At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.

KPMG Law LLP’s team includes a group of specialists that have years of experience in estates, wills and trusts. Our lawyers’ build ‘lifetime’ relationships with their clients, serving as their family’s trusted confidant and wealth advisors.

We are looking for an experienced Associate with a passion to join our Estates & Wills team. 

What you will do:

•       Experience drafting estate planning documents, including but not limited to wills, including multiple wills, powers of attorney, alter ego and joint partner trusts, discretionary trusts and Henson trusts;

•       Working closely with clients to develop estate plans that creatively consider unique familial situations, including family business, beneficiaries with disabilities, blended families, as well as estate administration tax and income tax implications;

•       Advising attorneys for property and personal care and estate trustees by guiding as to their duties and responsibilities;

•       Proficiency with estate administration, including obtaining Certificates of Appointment of Estate Trustee, Small Estate Certificates, distributions to beneficiaries, applications for resealing of foreign grants of probate;

•       Assisting estate trustees with navigating the estate administration.

What you bring to the role:

•      Over 5 years’ experience in Wills & Estates Law

•      Good standing with Law Society of Ontario

•      Strong analytical skills and ability to conduct detailed research

•      Ability to work in a fast-paced, high volume environment

•      Ability to work independently and as part of a team

•      Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

About the team:

KPMG Law LLP is a national law firm with offices in Vancouver, Toronto, Edmonton, Calgary, Ottawa, Montreal and Hamilton. KPMG Law LLP is affiliated with the professional services firm of KPMG LLP. Since our approach is to be an integrated multidisciplinary firm, our team of lawyers work closely with accountants on client engagements and other tax practice areas.

Contact Information:

Gillian Anderson, Talent Acquisition Manager. gilliananderson@kpmg.ca