Senior Associate / Associate

Job Description:

Responsibilities

• The incumbent will handle litigation engagements pertaining to Customs, Foreign Trade Policy, Special Economic Zones and related subjects.

• Briefing and assistance to seniors in appearances before different forums including tax officers, Tribunal, High Court/Supreme Court, etc.

• Drafting legal documents such as legal opinions, replies and tax appeals to ensure consistency, clarity and keeping in mind client’s interests

• Stay updated on legal development and contribute actively towards firm’s initiatives for knowledge building and enhancement like case law digest, litigation meetings, article writing, assistance in conferences, chorus calls

Qualification & Experience

• LLB from a known Law School with a strong academic track record.

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal in English) and a well-rounded personality.

• Experience: 1-4 years in Indirect tax in:

• The field of litigation

• Preparing reply to Show cause notice (required)

• Meeting with the tax officers for assessments (required)

• Preparing tax appeals to be filed at the Commissioner (Appeals) and Tribunal - Required

• Preparing tax appeals to be filed at the Court (i.e., High Court / Supreme Court) - Preferred