Principal Associate - Tax - Indirect Tax

EY; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

EY is seeking a Principal Associate - National - TAX - Indirect Tax - Core, based in Mumbai, to deliver expert indirect tax services within a global firm.

You will handle litigation support, legal drafting, advisory services, and legal research on GST, customs and related indirect tax matters. A CA or LLB with 7–12 years of experience is required.

Qualifications

• CA or LLB degree required.
• 7–12 years of experience.
• Ability to work in a collaborative manner across client departments.
• Practical approach to solving issues and complex problems.

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 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.

Skills

Litigation support

Legal drafting

Advisory services

Legal research

Education

CA or LLB

Job description

Job Summary

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we hire and develop the most passionate people in their field to help build a better working world. This starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom. At EY, we don't just focus on who you are now, but who you can become. We believe that its your career and Its yours to build which means potential here is limitless and we'll provide you with motivating and fulfilling experiences throughout your career to help you on the path to becoming your best professional self.

The opportunity:

Principal Associate-National-TAX-TAX - Indirect Tax - Core - Mumbai

National :

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 Technical Excellence

• 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

• CA or LLB

Experience

• 7 to 12 years

What we look for

People with the ability to work in a collaborative manner to provide services across multiple client departments while following the commercial and legal requirements. You will need a practical approach to solving issues and complex problems with the ability to deliver insightful and practical solutions. We look for people who are agile, curious, mindful, and able to sustain positive energy, while being adaptable and creative in their approach.