Assistant Director - Transaction Tax | Gurgaon
? Location: Gurgaon
Designation: Assistant Director (AD) - Transaction Tax
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Assistant Director - Transaction Tax to lead and manage complex transaction tax engagements involving mergers & acquisitions, corporate restructurings, due diligence, and deal advisory. The role requires strong technical expertise, commercial acumen, stakeholder management capabilities, and the ability to drive transactions from inception to closure.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead transaction tax engagements including deal structuring, group restructurings, and tax due diligence assignments.
• Advise clients on the tax, regulatory, and commercial aspects of transactions.
• Manage end-to-end execution of assignments and act as the primary point of contact for clients and counterparties.
• Participate in negotiations with counterparties and provide strategic inputs to protect client interests.
• Review, negotiate, and advise on transaction documentation from a tax and risk mitigation perspective.




• Prepare and review tax opinions, memos, and advisory reports critical to deal closure.
• Provide implementation support for transaction structures and advisory recommendations.
• Drive project management activities, ensuring timely execution and closure of all deal workstreams.
• Develop insightful and impactful presentations for senior management and clients.
• Identify transaction risks and propose practical, commercially viable solutions.
• Mentor and coach team members while contributing to their technical and career development.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality client service.

Desired Profile
• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA).
• Significant experience in Transaction Tax, M&A; Tax, Deal Advisory, or related areas.
• Strong understanding of direct tax laws and transaction structuring.
• Exposure to regulatory aspects impacting transactions will be an a

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