Senior Associate - Indirect Tax

Lakshmikumaran and Sridharan attorneys; Pune District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking Associates and Senior Associates for GST Advisory and Litigation in Pune. Candidates should ideally hold a CA designation and possess a strong academic background. Responsibilities include conducting legal research, drafting compliance reports, and preparing presentations for client interactions. The role offers a chance to develop new opportunities while mentoring junior staff. Preference will be given to those with shorter notice periods.

Qualifications

• Strong academic track record is essential.
• 1-5 years of post-qualification experience in Indirect tax advisory or litigation.
• Ability to mentor Associates.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and analysis.
• Draft advises and compliance reports.
• Prepare presentations for client meetings.
• Analyze client data for tax impact assessments.
• Develop new opportunities for clients.
• Mentor junior Associates.

Skills

Fluent English

In-depth research and analysis

Client service delivery

Networking skills

Education

CA preferably first attempt

Job description

Overview

Hiring for Associate & Senior Associate – GST Advisory & Litigation for Pune Location

Qualifications

• CA preferably first attempt with the strong academic track record.
• Very good English (can converse with fluency – very important requirement), academic background, good personality.
• Experience: 1-5 years in Indirect tax in the field of advisory/litigation post qualification experience

Responsibilities

• In-depth research and analysis of legal provisions.
• Drafting of advises, opinions and compliance reports.
• Preparation of Power Point presentations for client meetings, trainings, seminars etc.
• Analysis of client data for estimating tax impact on business transactions
• Scenario building for identifying most tax efficient business model.
• Contributing to the form of articles, monographs, etc.,
• Client service delivery/execution Ability to pro-actively 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.
• 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 manager.
• Networks internally within the peer group and other levels in the firm in order to gain understanding of issues that may impact his clients.
• Compiles legal data base and contribute to study session while continuously updating with latest legal developments such as circulars, notifications, decisions.
• Should be capable of mentoring Associates and guiding them on their working.

Note

Candidates with lesser notice period would be preferred