DGM - Direct Tax Litigation

- Direct Taxation, Transfer Pricing & Litigation
- Lead direct tax assessments, reassessments, TDS, Transfer Pricing, penalty and rectification proceedings, including coordination with tax authorities, drafting of replies and timely resolution of matters.
- Develop and implement tax litigation strategy by evaluating technical positions, judicial precedents, litigation risks and financial exposure, and recommend appropriate legal remedies.
- Represent the Company before Income-tax Authorities, DRP, CIT(A), ITAT and other appellate forums, in coordination with external tax advisors and legal counsels.
- Draft and review appeals, grounds of appeal, statements of facts, written submissions, objections, rejoinders, rectification applications, stay petitions, writ petitions and other legal pleadings.
- Brief and coordinate with external counsels and senior advocates, preparing case briefs covering facts, chronology, legal issues, supporting documents and relevant judicial precedents for effective representation.
- Coordinate with Finance, Legal, Business and other stakeholders to develop facts, validate computations,



collate evidence and support Company's tax positions.
- Monitor tax law amendments, CBDT guidance and judicial developments, assess their impact on the Company.
- Support Head – Taxation in managing high-value and complex tax disputes and strategic direct tax matters, with a focus on effective risk mitigation and timely resolution.
- Qualifications & Experience
- Chartered Accountant (CA)/LLB with 10–12 years of post-qualification experience in direct tax assessments and litigation.
- Proven experience in handling litigation before CIT(A), DRP, ITAT.
- Robust knowledge of the Income-tax Act, tax procedures, and judicial precedents.
- Excellent drafting, analytical, research, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
- Prior relevant experience with a Big Four firm, law firm or a corporate tax function will be an advantage.

Desired Experience and Competencies:

- CA with 10-12+ years of experience in corporate tax litigation in large organisation

📌 Direct Tax Litigation (Gurugram)
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