Are you a law graduate/ legal professional looking for job opportunities as an Associate – Direct Tax? This opportunity might be of interest to you!
About:
Founded by Shri V. Lakshmikumaran and Shri V. Sridharan, Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan has been a leading law firm in India since 1985.
With 14 offices and over 400+ professionals specializing in corporate & commercial laws, dispute resolution, taxation, and intellectual property, LKS is well-known for its high ethical standards, quality work, and transparency in all its business dealings.
They hold a very high reputation for successfully arguing many landmark cases from quasi-judicial authorities to the Supreme Court of India. They have 35+ years of experience representing clients’ interests in over 50,000 tax disputes before various forums like appellate bodies, DGFT, Tribunals, High Courts, and over 2000 cases before the Supreme Court of India.
Role:
Associate – Direct Tax
Location:
Mumbai
Qualifications:
A skilled and highly motivated Chartered Accountants to join their Direct tax team at Associate level. As a member of their Direct tax team, you will be engaged in providing direct tax advisory and litigation services to their clients.
– Chartered Accountants having relevant work experience of 1-3 years of post qualification in direct taxation.
– Candidates having prior experience in handling Transfer Pricing matters and litigation would be preferred
– Excellent written and verbal communication skills
– Proficiency in using tax research tools/software
– Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in team-oriented environment. Minimum Criteria: Chartered Accountants having relevant work experience of 1-3 years of post qualification in direct taxation
Responsibilities:
– Conduct thorough research on direct tax laws, precedent cases, notifications, circulars, press release to stay-up to date with changes and developments.
– Analysis of provisions and precedents in the facts of the case to draft a legal opinion on tax implications involved
– Briefing seniors on various advisory (including international tax) and litigation matters
– Preparation of transfer pricing study
– Research on tax issues involved and drafting of written submissions before various levels of tax authorities (including in relation to Transfer Pricing disputes)
– Drafting and filing of appeals, writs, written submissions before CIT(A), ITAT, High Court.
– Making representation before Income Tax Authorities
– Communicating with clients to understand their queries and get the relevant information and data
– Maintain accurate and organized tax records and documents, ensuring compliance with internal policies and legal requirements
– Participation in client meetings, conferences and presentation to explain complex tax matters in a clear and concise manner
How to Apply:
Interested candidates can Apply here (click here)
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