Indirect Tax - Litigation

Lakshmikumaran and Sridharan attorneys; Mumbai Suburban; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm specializing in indirect tax is hiring for Associate & Senior Associate positions in Mumbai. The role involves client interaction, preparing legal submissions, and representing clients in various tax matters. Candidates should have 1-5 years of experience in indirect tax with a relevant degree (CA/Lawyer) and a strong academic background. Full-time position with expectations for networking and mentoring within the firm.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years experience in indirect tax, GST/Customs.
• Good academic background.
• Ability to mentor Associates.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients during searches, investigations, and audits.
• Prepare replies to Show Cause notices.
• Meet with tax officers for appearances.
• Prepare appeals for filing in courts.
• Identify new opportunities for clients.

Skills

Indirect tax expertise

GST and Customs knowledge

Client interaction

Technical issue identification

Mentorship capabilities

Education

CA or Lawyer

Job description

Hiring for Associate & Senior Associate - Indirect Tax Litigation for Mumbai location

Requirements

• CA/Lawyer/CA + Lawyer – with good academic background
• 1-5 Years experience in indirect tax, GST/Customs
• Assisting the client during the course of search, investigation and audits. (required)
• Preparing reply to Show cause notice (required)
• Meeting with the tax officers for appearances (required)
• Preparing tax appeals to be filed at the Joint Commissioner (Appeals), Tribunal – (required)
• Assisting seniors before departmental authorities/courts for hearing in medium/heavy matters (required)
• Preparing tax appeals to be filed at the Court (i.e. High Court / Supreme Court) – (Preferred)

Job Profile

• Ability to proactively 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
• Should be capable of mentoring Associates and guiding them on their working

Develops Strong knowledge base

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

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Law Practice and Courts of Law