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Overview

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

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

For more information about KPMG in Canada’s Benefits and well-being, click here (https://home.kpmg/ca/en/home/careers/life-at-kpmg/benefits.html) .

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. For more information about Inclusion, Diversity & Equity in Recruitment, please click here (https://home.kpmg/ca/en/home/careers/inclusion-diversity-and-equity-in-recruitment.html) .

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

At KPMG, we strive for an inclusive recruitment process that allows all candidates to Come As You Are and Thrive with Us. We aim to provide a positive experience and are ready to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (an informal request), i.e. extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (a formal request), i.e. accessible communication supports or technology aids are tailored to individual needs and role requirements.

To begin a confidential conversation about adjustments or accommodations at any point throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team for support by emailing cdnersteam@kpmg.ca or by calling 1-888-466-4778, Option 3.

For information about accessible employment at KPMG, please visit our accessibility page (https://kpmg.com/ca/en/home/misc/accessibility.html) .