Job Description

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. Our lawyers work with families that have often earned their wealth through corporations and thus estate planning for our clients will involve corporate work.



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


What you will do:
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 Drafting cohabitation and prenuptial agreements Advising attorneys and Agents for property and personal care and estate trustees and guiding these persons as to their duties and responsibilities Proficiency with estate administration, including obtaining Grants of Probate and Administration, general estate administration, distributions to beneficiaries, applications for resealing of foreign grants of probate Assisting estate trustees with navigating the estate administration Assisting with basic corporate work including but not limited to unanimous shareholder agreements, corporate resolutions, incorporations and other basic corporate work

What you bring to the role:
Experience in Wills & Estates and Corporate Law Good standing with Law Society of Alberta 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 Proficient or willingness to be proficient in Co-pilot and other AI tools

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

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Our Values, The KPMG Way:

Integrity

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Excellence

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Courage

, we think and act boldly |

Together

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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.