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