Indirect Tax - Litigation

Lakshmikumaran and Sridharan attorneys; Prayagraj; On-site; INR 5,00,000 - 8,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm specializing in taxation is hiring an Associate for Indirect Tax Litigation in Prayagraj. The ideal candidate will have a background in law, with 1-3 years of experience handling indirect tax matters, including GST and Customs. Responsibilities include assisting clients during audits, preparing tax appeals, and networking with tax authorities. This position offers an opportunity to grow within a dynamic firm.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in indirect tax, GST/Customs.
• Ability to prepare replies to show cause notices and handle appeals.
• Strong communication skills to interact with tax authorities.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients during audits and investigations.
• Prepare submissions and represent clients before tax authorities.
• Identify new opportunities for clients.

Skills

Indirect tax experience

Preparation of tax appeals

Client networking

Auditing knowledge

Education

Law degree

Job description

Hiring for Associate - Indirect Tax Litigation for Prayagraj location

Essential Qualification:

• Lawyer – with good academic background
• 1-3 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

Job Profile:

Client service delivery/execution:

• 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.