About
the Role

Metalegal
Advocates is seeking a technically robust, analytical and commercially
oriented Senior Associate – Indirect Tax to join its Tax Practice.

The
role involves litigation and advisory work, particularly in GST, customs and
related foreign trade matters. The candidate will be expected to take
responsibility for assigned matters and work closely with Partners and
Principal Associates on case strategy, drafting and representation.

Key
Responsibilities:

· Independently
handle tax litigation and advisory matters, including drafting replies to show
cause notices, appeals, petitions and written submissions, preparing matters
for hearings and representing clients before tax authorities, tribunals and
courts.

· The
work will cover investigations, adjudication and appellate proceedings
involving substantial tax demands and penalties, detention and release of goods
and conveyances, input tax credit, classification and other substantive and
procedural issues.

· The
advisory role will encompass advising individuals and businesses on the




indirect tax implications of proposed and existing transactions and business
operations, including GST implications, customs classification and valuation
and questions concerning the interpretation and application of tax laws.

· The
candidate will be expected to examine factual records, identify legal
provisions, develop case strategy in consultation with Partners and Principal
Associates and brief senior counsels where required.

· Responsibilities
will also include staying abreast of legislative, regulatory and judicial
developments, analysing the outcomes and their implications for clients and
ongoing matters, and maintaining familiarity with the procedures, filing
requirements and practices of relevant authorities, courts and tribunals.

· Coordinate
and assist with the preparation and filing of matters, monitor procedural
compliance and deadlines and review and guide fellow colleagues work to ensure
accuracy, soun

📌 Senior Associate – Taxation (India)
🏢 Metalegal Advocates
📍 India