Job Purpose:
To manage and oversee all GST and indirect tax litigation matters of the organization, including handling show-cause notices, departmental audits, investigations, appeals, hearings, and coordination with legal counsels and consultants. The role is responsible for minimizing tax exposure, ensuring timely compliance with litigation requirements, and maintaining complete litigation records across locations.
Key Responsibilities:
GST Litigation Management
• Independently handle GST litigation matters across India.
• Draft, review, and submit replies to Show Cause Notices (SCNs), notices, summons, and departmental communications.
• Prepare and file appeals before appellate authorities, tribunals, and other judicial forums.
• Analyze litigation risks and develop defense strategies in consultation with internal stakeholders and legal advisors.
• Track all ongoing GST disputes, investigations, assessments, and appeals.
Representation and Hearings
• Attend hearings before GST authorities and appellate forums.
• Coordinate with advocates, counsels,
and consultants for litigation strategy and representation.
• Prepare briefs, supporting documents, factual summaries, and legal submissions for hearings.
• Ensure timely compliance related to Litigations with directions issued by authorities.
Advisory and Technical Support
• Research GST laws, notifications, circulars, advance rulings, and judicial pronouncements.
• Provide technical guidance to Tax Compliance Team, business and finance teams on GST implications and dispute resolution.
• Identify potential tax risks and recommend corrective actions.
Coordination with Internal & External Stakeholders
• Liaise with external tax consultants, law firms, and counsels.
Manage relationships with GST authorities and government departments.
• Manage & Co-ordinate with Tax Compliance Team within Organisation
• Coordinate with internal compliance departments for collection of information and documentation required for liti
📌 Manager - Indirect Tax (Mumbai)
🏢 GSK
📍 Mumbai