Associate Director - Direct Tax Litigation

The professional will be a part of the senior team of tax division for providing Direct Tax Litigation & Advisory services to clients – both Domestic and International Tax. 

This position offers quick growth opportunities including a fast track trajectory to a Partner role.

Key Responsibility Areas (KRA’s):

1. Tax litigation preparation & representation of appeals including at CIT (A), DRP & ITAT levels.

2. Representation before Investigation wing in search and seizure cases/ Intelligence & Criminal Investigation (I&CI) Division / Investigation Wing/ Assessing Officer in proceedings under The Black Money Law.

3. Preparation of legal and factual submission for filing and representation before assessments & E-Assessment Authorities in regular assessments, re-assessments etc.

4. Preparation of submissions for filing and virtual representation before CIT(A) & E-Appellate Authorities.

6. Drafting and presenting applications to the competent authority for matters under the tax treaties.

7. Litigation support through assisting Senior counsels in preparing / representing appeals/ petitions before high courts and Supreme Court.   

8. Advisory on international tax issues such as Cross Border Transactions, DTAA aspects, Withholding Tax, Transfer Pricing, Permanent Establishments, inbound & outbound issues, Repatriations etc.

9. Corporate Tax Planning & Advisory for strategic issues and complex tax matters including business reconstruction.

10. Interacting with Senior Management of Clients groups – UHNI & with large Corporates from diverse industries for successful completion of assignments and maintaining a good working relationship with clients to enhance customer satisfaction

11. Display Leadership capability by managing client relations, Business Development and growing the division.

12. Managing and mentoring the team to ensure timely delivery of quality work 

Ideal Candidate Profile:

We seek a candidate with in-depth experience in Direct Tax Litigation & Advisory. 

Preference shall be given to candidates who possess:

• Experience in Direct Taxation Litigation & Advisory Services at reputed consulting / CA firms / Law firms / Industry 

• Practical experience of representation at Tax department is essential 

• Expert technical knowledge in terms of understanding legislation

• Excellent written and Verbal Communication & Presentation Skills 

• Strong Interpersonal and leadership skills

• Sound commercial knowledge 

• Networking & Business development skills.