Indirect Tax Litigation & Advisory Associate/Senior Associate | Mumbai

Economic Laws Practice (ELP); Mumbai; On-site; INR 8,00,000 - 12,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal advisory firm in Mumbai is seeking a candidate with extensive experience in Indirect Tax Advisory and Litigation. The ideal candidate must have a CA or LLB qualification, strong drafting skills, and the ability to research and understand GST laws. Responsibilities include handling tax restructuring, advising clients, and drafting legal documents. This role offers a competitive package and the opportunity to work with a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of experience in Indirect Tax Advisory and Litigation.
• Extensive knowledge of GST laws.
• Experience in drafting legal opinions and petitions.

Responsibilities

• Handle engagements related to Indirect Tax Laws including Tax Restructuring and Advisory.
• Draft replies to legal notices, appeals, and petitions.
• Research laws and provide updates to the team.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research on Indirect Tax / GST

Drafting skills

Understanding of regulatory updates

Education

CA/LLB

Job description

Major role and responsibilities

• Good analytical skills with the ability to research on Indirect Tax / GST databases
• Knowledge of case laws with relevant legal framework
• a good understanding of regulatory updates and a basic understanding of its impact on the assigned clients
• Good command over English and have drafting skills (most critical)
• Ability to create and disseminate updates on the latest trends to the team
• Ability to do quick research to develop a theoretical understanding of the lawsand acts

Required Skill Set

The incumbent will handle engagements related to Indirect Tax Laws: including Tax Restructuring, Tax Advisory and consulting, appeals/writ petitions pertaining to Service Tax, VAT, Excise, Foreign Trade Policy, Octroi (State-specific) laws, Customs Law and GST Legislation. Assignments will also include litigation-related services: drafting of opinions, drafting replies to show cause notices, appeals, writ petitions, special leave petitions, briefing counsels and senior counsels.

Experience

4-7 +years (Indirect Tax Advisory and Litigation) (Must have extensive knowledge of GST laws and core experience must include handling of GST advisory and litigation matters )

Qualification

• CA/LLB