Associate - Indirect Tax - Litigation

Lakshmikumaran and Sridharan attorneys; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakshmikumaran and Sridharan attorneys is hiring an Associate in Indirect Tax litigation for its Hyderabad location. The role includes assisting clients in tax inquiries, preparing responses to notices, and representing clients before various judicial forums. Candidates must be qualified CA/LLB with 0-2 years of Indirect Tax experience preferred. The position offers opportunities to develop strong knowledge in tax laws and engage with clients on various tax matters.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in Indirect Tax preferred.
• Ability to prepare replies and represent clients.
• Strong understanding of tax laws.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in tax inquiries and audits.
• Prepare responses to Show Cause Notices.
• Attend hearings with tax officers as needed.
• Prepare tax appeals for courts.
• Conduct comprehensive research on tax matters.
• Identify and discuss technical issues with clients.

Skills

Indirect Tax knowledge (GST, Customs)

Client communication

Legal research

Education

Qualified CA/LLB

Job description

Hiring for an Associate in Indirect Tax litigation for Hyderabad location

Qualification

• Qualified CA/LLB
• 0-2 years of experience Indirect Tax would be preferred i. e. GST, Customs, etc.

Job Profile

• Assisting the client in responding to the department during the course of enquiry, investigation and audit.
• Preparing reply to Show cause notice/audit replies.
• Meeting with the tax officers for hearing as and when required.
• Preparing tax appeals to be filed at the Joint Commissioner (Appeals)
• Preparing tax appeals to be filed at the Court (i.e. Tribunal, High Court / Supreme Court)
• Assisting seniors for representation before various judicial forums.
• Comprehensive research on various topics.
• Ability to pro-actively identify and discuss technical issues with clients while being mindful of firm risk issues.
• Handle tax matters with regard to preparation of submissions, replies to notices, appeals etc., meeting the tax authorities, representation during appeals along with seniors etc.
• Executes the work on a multiple client base. Assumes near independent responsibility for smaller clients.
• Develops rapport with middle layers of client management.

Develops commercial acumen

• Stays abreast of firm wide and competitor activities and general business trends.
• Brings value to the client and manager by applying this knowledge in delivering solutions to clients.
• Networking & Identification of opportunities
• Begins to identify new opportunities for existing clients and communicates to senior
• Networks internally within the peer group and other levels in the firm in order to gain understanding of issues that may impact the clients.

Develops Strong knowledge base

• Stays abreast with the latest development in the tax and other laws.
• Contributes to the knowledge management activities of the firm.