Hiring for an Associate in Indirect Tax - Advisory & Litigation at Nagpur Office

Key Accountabilities:
In-depth research and analysis of legal provisions.
Drafting of advice, opinions and compliance reports
Preparation of Power Point presentations for client meetings, trainings, seminars etc.
Analysis of client data for estimating tax impact on business transactions
Scenario building for identifying most tax efficient business model
Contributing in form of articles, monographs, etc
Preparing reply to Show cause notice/audit replies.
Meeting with the tax officers for hearing as and when required
Preparing tax appeals to be filed at the Joint Commissioner (Appeals)
Preparing tax appeals to be filed at the Court.
Assisting seniors for representation before various judicial forums.
Comprehensive research on various topics.

Client service delivery/execution:
Ability to proactively identify and discuss technical issues with clients while being mindful of firm risk issues
Handle tax matters with regard to preparation of submissions, replies to notices, appeals etc., meeting the tax authorities, representation during appeals along with seniors etc.
Executes the work on a multiple client base. Assumes near independent responsibility for smaller clients
Develops rapport with middle layers of client management.

Develop commercial acumen:




Stays abreast of firm wide and competitor activities and general business trends
Brings value to the client and manager by applying this knowledge in delivering solutions to clients

Networking & Identification of opportunities:
Begins to identify new opportunities for existing clients and communicates to managers
Networks internally within the peer group and other levels in the firm in order to gain understanding of issues that may impact his clients
Compiles legal database and contribute in study session while continuously updating with latest legal developments such as circulars, notifications, decisions

Develops Strong knowledge base:
Stay abreast with the latest development in tax and other laws.
Contributes to the knowledge management activities of the firm.

Desired Skills and Competencies:
Excellent Communication and Drafting Skills.
Robust Analytical and Research skills
Proactive, reliable and with an attention to details

Experience and Education:
CA or Law Graduate from a known Law School with a strong academic track record
1-2 years of post-qualification experience in Indirect tax in the field of litigation or advisory
Prior experience in Indirect Tax would be preferred i.e. GST and/or customs

📌 Associate - Indirect Tax (Nagpur)
🏢 Lakshmikumaran and Sridharan Attorneys
📍 Nagpur