Associate - Taxation

Metalegal Advocates; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 550,000 - 950,000; Full time

Job summary

Metalegal Advocates in Bengaluru seeks an Associate (Advocate/CA) for its Taxation – Litigation and Advisory practice. The role involves supporting Direct and Indirect Tax matters, conducting research, drafting legal documents, and assisting in tax disputes and advisory assignments under senior guidance.

Ideal candidates hold an LL.B. or CA, with up to three years of relevant experience, and possess strong drafting, research, and documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Advocate (LL.B.) enrolled with the Bar Council of India, and/or a qualified CA.
• Candidates with up to three years of relevant experience are encouraged to apply.
• Strong legal research, drafting, and documentation skills.
• Experience with digital tools (Zoho, Microsoft Teams) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in Direct and Indirect Taxation matters, incl. Income Tax, GST, Customs.
• Support the team in tax disputes, assessments, investigations, compliance matters, and regulatory proceedings.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on taxation laws, precedents, notifications, and regulatory developments.
• Draft and assist in preparing appeals, replies, petitions, applications, and other legal documents.
• Assist in litigation and advisory assignments under senior guidance.
• Coordinate filings and procedural work before tax authorities and tribunals.

Skills

Direct Tax

Indirect Tax

Tax Research

Legal Drafting

Litigation Support

Education

LL.B. / Bar Council of India

Chartered Accountant

Job description

Metalegal Advocates is a litigation and advisory law firm with offices in New Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru. The firm provides comprehensive services across economic laws, financial crimes, tax disputes (income tax, GST, black money, VAT, and other taxes), securities laws, FEMA, commercial laws, and related business and mercantile laws. Its clientele includes both businesses and individuals across a wide range of industry verticals.

Job Description

MetalegalAdvocates is looking to engage and retain an Associate (Advocate/CharteredAccountant) for its Taxation – Litigation and Advisory practice.

EngagementProfile

The role wouldprimarily involve:

• Assisting in matters relating toDirect and Indirect Taxation, including Income Tax, GST, Customs, andallied laws;
• Supporting the team in handling taxdisputes, assessments, investigations, compliance matters, and regulatoryproceedings;
• Conducting legal research andanalysis on taxation laws, judicial precedents, notifications, circulars,and regulatory developments;
• Drafting and assisting in thepreparation of appeals, replies, petitions, applications, rejoinders,legal advisories, memos, and other legal documents;
• Assisting in litigation,quasi-judicial proceedings, and tax advisory assignments under theguidance of senior professionals;
• Supporting filings and proceduralwork before tax authorities, tribunals, and other forums in coordinationwith clerks and support staff;
• Managing case records, documentation,and internal knowledge resources in a structured and professional manner;
• Adapting quickly to digital tools andinternal systems such as Zoho, Microsoft Teams, and other technologyplatforms used by the Firm;
• Contributing to the Firm's knowledgedatabase through case law compilations, statute summaries, white papers,articles, newsletters, and internal research initiatives.

Requirements

Academic Qualification

• Must be aqualified Advocate (LL.B.) enrolled with the Bar Council of India, and/ora qualified Chartered Accountant (CA).
• Qualified professionals and candidates with up to three (3) years ofrelevant experience are encouraged to apply.

An Ideal Candidate Would Demonstrate

• A stronginterest in learning and building expertise in Direct and IndirectTaxation laws;
• Aknowledge-driven, analytical, and research-oriented approach;
• Effectivecommunication, drafting, and documentation skills;
• Attentionto detail and a professional approach towards work;
• A soundethical mindset and respect for confidentiality;
• Theability to work calmly under pressure, adapt to dynamic situations, andrespond with a problem-solving mindset;
• Awillingness to learn, take ownership of assignments, and grow within acollaborative professional environment.

Remuneration

Competitiveremuneration shall be offered commensurate with qualifications, relevantexperience, professional merit, and overall suitability for the role.

Theresponsibilities outlined above are indicative of the broad scope of the roleand are not intended to be exhaustive. The Associate may be required toundertake such additional responsibilities and assignments as may be reasonablyassigned by the Firm from time to time, having regard to the Firm's businessrequirements, client engagements, operational needs, and the Associate'sexperience, capability, and professional development.