Position Overview

Elitecon International Limited is looking for an experienced Lawyer Indirect Taxation to lead indirect tax legal advisory and dispute management across its corporate offices, manufacturing facilities and business locations. The role will own the legal strategy for GST, customs and applicable legacy indirect tax matters, advise Senior Management on material exposures and support defensible tax positions across the organisation.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified lawyer with 10–12 years of post-qualification experience in indirect tax advisory and litigation, preferably with significant exposure to FMCG, consumer products or manufacturing. The candidate should demonstrate independent judgement on complex tax matters, experience leading high-value disputes and the ability to translate legal analysis into practical business decisions.

The candidate will work closely with Senior Management, Finance, Taxation, Legal, Commercial, Supply Chain, Plant Operations and external counsel to manage indirect tax risks and support business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Indirect Tax Legal Advisory

- Lead legal advisory on GST, customs and other applicable indirect tax requirements affecting manufacturing, procurement, distribution and cross-border transactions; establish consistent legal positions across entities and locations.
- Examine issues involving classification, valuation, place and time of supply, exemptions, input tax credit and reverse charge obligations.
- Review tax implications of discounts, incentives, stock transfers, job work, related-party transactions and contractual arrangements.
- Lead the preparation and review of reasoned legal opinions and position papers on material or contentious issues, supported by statutory provisions, relevant notifications and judicial precedents.

Tax Litigation & Dispute Management

- Own the indirect tax litigation portfolio and formulate case strategy for complex and high-value disputes, from departmental notices and adjudication through appeals and court proceedings, in coordination with authorised representatives and external counsel.
- Draft and review replies to show-cause notices, submissions, appeal memoranda, grounds of appeal, stay applications and supporting affidavits.
- Evaluate demand orders, legal merits, evidentiary strength, limitation periods, pre-deposit requirements and available remedies; recommend appeal, resolution or other legally available courses of action to management.
- Prepare case briefs, documentary evidence and hearing submissions; attend proceedings and represent the company where authorised and legally permitted.
- Maintain a litigation tracker covering demands, disputed amounts, hearing dates, filing deadlines, case status and next actions.

GST Compliance Legal Support

- Advise Finance and Taxation teams on legal issues arising from GST registrations, returns, reconciliations, refunds and input tax credit eligibility.
- Review disputed credit positions, documentation gaps and transaction structures to identify potential tax exposure.
- Support responses to departmental scrutiny, summons, information requests and other GST communications.




- Guide corrective actions on identified legal and compliance gaps and coordinate implementation with the responsible functions.

Customs & Import Export Advisory

- Advise on customs classification, valuation, exemptions, import and export documentation and related dispute matters.
- Review legal issues relating to duties, export benefits, refund claims and applicable trade-related requirements.
- Coordinate with Supply Chain, Commercial teams, customs brokers and specialist counsel on customs queries, assessments and proceedings.
- Support legacy central excise, service tax and VAT matters wherever relevant to the company.

Tax Audits, Investigations & Notices

- Lead the legal response to significant indirect tax audits, inspections and investigations, directing document review, response strategy and coordination with Finance, Taxation and external advisors.
- Analyse notices and queries, identify factual and legal issues, and prepare accurate responses within prescribed timelines.
- Review documents and submissions before disclosure and maintain complete records of correspondence and proceedings.
- Escalate material findings and recommend corrective and preventive actions to management.

Contracts & Transaction Review

- Review indirect tax clauses in vendor, customer, distribution, service and other commercial agreements.
- Advise on tax allocation, invoicing, indemnities, changes in law and recovery of tax, interest or penalties under contractual arrangements.
- Lead indirect tax legal due diligence for business restructuring, acquisitions and recent operating models; identify historical exposures and recommend contractual protections and mitigation measures.
- Work with business teams to align transaction documentation with the adopted legal and tax position.

Legal Research & Regulatory Updates

- Monitor relevant legislative amendments, notifications, circulars and judicial decisions affecting indirect taxation.
- Assess the impact of developments on existing tax positions, ongoing disputes and business processes.
- Issue concise legal updates and practical guidance to Finance, Taxation and business stakeholders.
- Maintain a repository of legal opinions, precedents, case documents and approved tax positions.

Risk Management & Internal Controls

- Identify and assess indirect tax risks arising from transactions, tax positions, compliance gaps and pending litigation.
- Work with Finance to assess potential liabilities and support accounting disclosures and provisioning decisions with legal analysis.
- Design and strengthen legal review controls, documentation standards and escalation procedures; oversee closure of recurring issues across entities and business locations.
- Maintain confidentiality and appropriate access controls over sensitive legal and tax records.





Stakeholder Coordination & Management Reporting

- Manage external advocates and tax consultants, define engagement scope, review advice and submissions, monitor deliverables and legal costs, and coordinate with auditors and departmental authorities.
- Prepare periodic management reports covering litigation status, material exposures, key deadlines and recommended actions.
- Brief Senior Management on significant disputes, legal options, expected timelines and business implications.
- Mentor junior legal professionals and guide Finance, Taxation, Commercial and operational teams through case reviews and training on relevant indirect tax legal issues.

Candidate Profile

- LL.B. from a recognised university is mandatory; LL.M. or a specialisation in taxation law will be preferred.
- 10–12 years of relevant post-qualification experience in indirect tax advisory and litigation, with substantial experience independently leading complex matters in a law firm, tax advisory practice or corporate legal team.
- Strong practical knowledge of GST and customs law, with exposure to legacy central excise, service tax and VAT disputes preferred.
- Proven ability to draft responses to notices, appeals, legal opinions and written submissions with clear legal reasoning.
- Demonstrated experience independently managing complex departmental proceedings and appellate matters, and directing external counsel on tribunal and court litigation.
- Experience in FMCG, consumer products or manufacturing will be highly preferred.
- Sound understanding of business transactions, accounting records, tax reconciliations and documentary evidence.
- Bar Council enrolment and eligibility to practise are required where the role involves practising as an advocate, subject to applicable professional rules.
- Strong legal research, analytical, negotiation, documentation and stakeholder management skills.
- Proven ability to prioritise a multi-entity litigation portfolio, exercise sound judgement under pressure, mentor team members and advise Senior Management on material tax risks.

Key Success Factors

- Ensure timely and well-supported responses to notices, appeals and other legal submissions.
- Maintain accurate litigation records and proactive tracking of hearings and filing deadlines.
- Provide clear and commercially practical indirect tax advice to business teams.
- Strengthen the quality of legal documentation and evidence supporting tax positions.
- Identify material exposures early and support effective mitigation and dispute resolution.
- Build effective coordination between Legal, Finance, Taxation, business functions and external counsel, with clear ownership, escalation and accountability for significant matters.
- Improve audit and investigation preparedness through organised records and consistent legal guidance.
- Act as a trusted senior indirect tax legal advisor to management and provide clear recommendations on complex transactions, material exposures and litigation strategy.

Preferred Candidate Background Indirect Tax Litigation & Advisory Law Firm / Tax Advisory Practice / Corporate Legal FMCG / Consumer Products / Manufacturing Multi-location Organisation

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