Hiring for an Associate in Indirect Tax - Litigation at Kolkata location

Key Accountabilities:
Assisting the client in responding to the department during the course of enquiry, investigation and audit.
The incumbent will handle regular advisory and litigation engagements pertaining to GST, Customs, Foreign trade policy and related subjects.
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 (i.e. Tribunal, High Court / Supreme Court)
Assisting seniors for representation before various judicial forums.
Comprehensive research on various topics.

Client service delivery/execution:
Ability to pro-actively 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.

Develops 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 current prospects for existing clients and communicate with seniors
Networks internally within the peer group and other levels in the firm in order to gain understanding of issues that may impact the clients

Develops Strong knowledge base:
Stays 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.
Solid Analytical and researching 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
0 - 3 years of post-qualification experience in Indirect Tax would be preferred i. e. GST, Customs, etc

📌 Associate Indirect Tax Kolkata (India)
🏢 Lakshmikumaran and Sridharan Attorneys
📍 India