Principal Associate - Indirect Tax

EY; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

EY in Mumbai seeks a Principal Associate in National Tax - Indirect Tax - Core to support litigation and advisory services within a nationally coordinated tax practice. The role involves drafting petitions and opinions, researching case law, and advising clients on indirect tax implications for business operations and supply chains.

The ideal candidate holds CA or LLB with 7–12 years of relevant experience in indirect tax, GST, and related regulatory matters, working in a fast-paced professional

Qualifications

• CA or LLB qualification required.
• 7 to 12 years of experience.
• Experience in indirect tax / core tax practice is expected.

Responsibilities

• Litigation support before judicial authorities, tribunals and high courts.
• Draft writ petitions, legal replies, appeals and comprehensive opinions.
• Counsel corporate clients on indirect tax implications for operations and transactions.
• Conduct legal research on case laws, statutes and GST/indirect tax frameworks.

Skills

Litigation support

Legal drafting

Advisory services

Legal research

Education

CA or LLB

Job description

Job Summary

The opportunity: Principal Associate-National-TAX-TAX - Indirect Tax - Core - Mumbai

National comprises of sector agnostic teams working across industries for a well rounded experience.

Tax - Indirect Tax - Core: Our globally coordinated tax professionals offer connected services across all tax disciplines to help the clients thrive in an era of rapid change. We combine our exceptional knowledge and experience with the people and technology platforms to equip clients in making better business decisions by bringing insights to the forefront. We help companies understand the tax policies and tax laws of governments around the world to plan and comply accordingly. Our teams leverage transformative technologies to deliver strategy and execution, from tax and regulatory obligations to operations and workforce management, to reduce risk and drive sustainable value.

We have competencies in Business Tax Services, Global Compliance and Reporting, Global Law, Indirect Tax, International Tax and Transaction Services.

Your key responsibilities

• Litigation Support: Represent clients and assist senior counsels before judicial authorities, tribunals, and high courts.
• Legal Drafting: Draft writ petitions, legal replies, appeals, and comprehensive opinions on complex tax issues.
• Advisory Services: Counsel corporate clients on indirect tax implications for business operations, transactions, and supply chains.
• Legal Research: Research case laws, statutory provisions, and notifications under GST, Customs, and historical indirect tax frameworks.

To qualify for the role you must have

• Qualification: CA or LLB

Experience

• 7 to 12 years