Direct Tax Lawyer - LLB

Role Overview:
- A reputed professional services / law firm in Delhi is looking to engage experienced Direct Tax professionals with strong exposure to transaction tax, tax due diligence, and international taxation.
- The role involves providing high-impact advisory support on complex domestic and cross-border transactions while working closely with senior tax leadership and clients.
- This opportunity is ideal for lawyers seeking to deepen their expertise in structuring, advisory, and transaction-focused direct tax work.
Key Responsibilities:
Transaction Tax & Advisory:
- Advise on direct tax aspects of domestic and cross-border transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, and investments.
- Support transaction structuring from a tax efficiency and risk mitigation perspective.
- Analyze tax implications under the Income-tax Act, Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAAs), and transfer pricing regulations.
Tax Due Diligence:
- Conduct tax due diligence for acquisitions and investments.

- Identify tax exposures, risks, and mitigation strategies.
- Prepare due diligence reports, red-flag reports, and executive summaries for stakeholders.
International Tax:
- Advise on cross-border taxation, withholding tax, permanent establishment (PE) issues, and treaty interpretation.
- Support inbound and outbound investment structures.
- Coordinate with overseas advisors on international tax matters.
Drafting & Client Advisory:
- Draft tax opinions, memoranda, transaction notes, and advisory reports.
- Review and negotiate tax clauses in transaction documents.
- Interact directly with clients and internal teams to provide pragmatic tax solutions.
What We're Looking For:
- LLB (2015-2018 batch) from a recognized university.
- Strong experience in direct tax advisory, with specific exposure to transaction tax, tax due diligence, and international tax.
- Solid understanding of the Income-tax Act, international tax principles, and treaty framework.
- Excellent drafting, analytical, and research skills.
- Ability to independently handle matters and manage client expectations.
Why This Opportunity:
- Exposure to high-value, complex tax transactions.
- Strong learning curve in international and transaction tax advisory.
- Direct interaction with senior leadership and marquee clients.
- Long-term career growth in a reputed practice