Tax Lawyer
About this opportunity:
Cenovus has an opportunity in a dynamic and stimulating professional environment for a tax lawyer.
The mandate of the Cenovus tax team is to maximize value through effective tax accounting, compliance and planning activities while complying with the applicable legislation
As part of the Tax Planning and International group, the successful candidate will be a key member of project teams providing tax advice and practical solutions to the business. The Tax Lawyer will be accountable for monitoring legislative and case law developments, researching complex tax issues and developing tax planning strategies. This role will collaborate cross-functionally to mitigate and actively manage the Company's tax risk while aligning to the Tax team's priorities and the Company's overall strategy.
What you'll do:
Research and prepare tax analyses for tax planning projects and business issues.
Provide advice on tax efficient ways to structure transactions.
Review agreements and draft tax provisions.
Prepare technical analyses to support tax treatments in tax provision and tax returns.
Prepare technical submissions in response to audit queries as well as supporting the Audit and Litigation team beyond the audit stage of CRA interaction.
Monitor tax legislative and case law developments to provide analysis of changes in tax legislation impacting Cenovus.
Who you are:
Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
University degree in law.
In-depth knowledge of Canadian tax legislation.
Minimum of 6 years direct experience in Canadian corporate tax.
Exceptional research, analytical, and writing skills.
Experience with the Canada Revenue Agency, including appeal and litigation support would be asset but not essential.
Strong interpersonal skills including positive, enthusiastic and team oriented.
Excellent verbal and presentation communication skills.
Self-starter with critical thinking skills, detail oriented and well organized.
Strong work ethic and ability to work within tight deadlines on multiple, varied deliverables.
Note: The application deadline for this position is 11:59 PM MT May 24, 2024.
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Internal candidates that are currently in a lower grade will be assessed based on their sustained job performance, how they demonstrate the expected organizational competency behaviors and values and in discussions with their current leader prior to determining next steps.
Who we are:
We're an integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary with oil and natural gas production operations in Canada and the Asia Pacific region, and upgrading, refining and marketing operations in Canada and the United States. We're committed to maximizing value by sustainably developing our assets in a safe, innovative and cost-efficient manner, integrating environmental, social and governance considerations into our business plans.
We've been named a Top Alberta Employer for 2024, a designation recognizing organizations leading their industries in offering exceptional places to work.
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At Cenovus, we embrace diversity of thought, experience and backgrounds to help us make better business decisions, address our challenges, seize opportunities and unlock innovative solutions. We're committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where people feel respected, valued and engaged. We strive for a collaborative, physically and psychologically safe environment where you can be yourself, feel a sense of belonging and thrive. For more information, including details on our inclusion and diversity targets and networks, visit Cenovus.com.
The requirements of this posting may be modified to support business needs. Title and compensation administration will be based on the skills and capabilities of the successful incumbent.
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