Manager – Direct Tax Litigation - Chennai - GO/JC/4929/2026

Golden Opportunities; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden Opportunities in Chennai seeks a Manager – Direct Tax Litigation to lead direct tax matters for Indian operations, including disputes and compliance.

The role requires 7+ years of direct tax litigation experience, CA or LLB, and strong knowledge of Indian tax statutes. You will defend positions before authorities and coordinate with external counsel.

This in-house position offers strategic advisory responsibilities, cross-functional collaboration, and mentorship of junior professionals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years in direct tax litigation and compliance.
• Experience before Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals).
• CA or LLB from a recognized university.

Responsibilities

• Manage direct tax matters, litigation and compliance for Indian operations.
• Defend tax positions before administrative and judicial authorities.
• Provide strategic tax advisory on business decisions and transactions.
• Coordinate with external counsel and internal tax teams.
• Mentor junior legal and tax professionals.
• Ensure timely resolution of disputes and compliance.

Skills

Direct Tax Litigation

Dispute Resolution

Tax Assessments Scrutiny

Income Tax Appeals

Tax Audit Defence

Transfer Pricing

Tax Compliance

Legal Opinions

Tax Submissions

Position Papers

Stakeholder Management

Education

CA

LLB

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Job Title

Manager – Direct Tax Litigation

Job Location

Chennai

Work Model

Work from Office

Candidate Expectations

• Total Experience: 7+ Years
• Relevant Experience: 7+ Years in Direct Tax Litigation and Compliance.
• Candidate Location: As per the designated job location.
• Diversity: Any

Mandatory Skills

• Direct Tax Litigation and Dispute Resolution.
• Income Tax Assessments, Scrutiny and Appeals.
• Tax Audit Defence and Representation before Tax Authorities.
• Indian Income Tax Act, 1961 and Income Tax Act, 2025.
• Transfer Pricing and Tax Compliance.
• Experience handling proceedings before the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals).

Good To Have

• Exposure to Ind AS / IFRS and their tax implications.

Education and Certification

Mandatory Qualification

Chartered Accountant (CA) or Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from a recognized university.

Good To Have

Exposure to Ind AS / IFRS and their tax implications.

Specific Remarks

Qualification must be from a recognized institution.

Detailed Job Description

The Manager – Direct Tax Litigation will be responsible for managing direct tax matters, litigation, disputes and compliance requirements relating to Indian operations. The role involves providing strategic tax advisory, defending tax positions before administrative and judicial authorities, and ensuring compliance with applicable Indian direct tax legislation.

Key Responsibilities

Direct Tax Litigation & Dispute Management

Act as the primary in-house resource for direct tax matters and manage interactions with Income Tax Department officials during assessments, scrutiny and appeals.

Represent the organization in tax disputes and proceedings before the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals).

Manage tax audit defence, statutory notices and responses to information requests from tax authorities.

Develop appropriate strategies for defending complex tax positions and resolving disputes.

Direct Tax Compliance & Advisory

Develop and implement direct tax compliance strategies aligned with business objectives and organizational risk appetite.

Provide strategic tax advice on business decisions, corporate transactions and their direct tax implications.

Prepare tax position papers, legal opinions, submissions and responses to tax authorities.

Monitor changes in direct tax legislation, applicable rules and judicial precedents.

Transfer Pricing & International Taxation

Advise on transfer pricing policies, documentation and tax implications of intercompany transactions.

Oversee Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs) and ensure compliance with the arm's length principle.

Support cross-border taxation matters and international tax treaty requirements.

Coordinate with internal tax teams and external legal counsel on complex domestic and international tax matters.

Stakeholder & Team Management

Collaborate with finance, business and operations teams on direct tax matters.

Coordinate with external consultants, legal counsel and internal tax stakeholders.

Guide and mentor junior legal and tax professionals.

Ensure timely resolution of tax disputes and compliance-related matters.

Key Skills

Mandatory Key Skills:

• Direct Tax Litigation and Dispute Resolution.
• Indian Income Tax Act, 1961 and Income Tax Act, 2025.
• Tax Assessments, Scrutiny and Appeals.
• Income Tax Audit Defence.
• Representation before Income Tax Authorities.
• Transfer Pricing and Tax Compliance.
• Legal Opinions, Tax Submissions and Position Papers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Good To Have Skills

• Advance Pricing Agreements (APA).
• Cross-Border Taxation and International Tax Treaties.
• Ind AS / IFRS.
• In-house MNC or large corporate experience.
• Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Stakeholder and external counsel management.

Other Specific Remarks

Prior experience in an in-house corporate/MNC environment or Big 4 firm is mandatory.

Demonstrated experience in successfully defending complex direct tax positions and managing litigation matters.

Exposure to international taxation and cross-border transactions will be preferred.

Strong ownership, independent decision-making and stakeholder management capabilities are expected.