About the Role
We are looking for a highly experienced Legal Counsel – Direct Tax to lead strategic legal initiatives related to corporate taxation. The ideal candidate should bring robust expertise in direct tax laws, litigation, and tax advisory, with a strong track record of working with major Indian business conglomerates or infrastructure-driven enterprises.
Key Responsibilities
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Offer strategic legal advice on complex direct tax matters, including corporate tax, capital gains, MAT, DDT, and transfer pricing
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Represent the organization before tax authorities and appellate bodies such as CIT(A) and ITAT
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Ensure compliance with income tax laws, manage tax audits, assessments, and reassessments
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Draft and review legal submissions, opinions, appeals, and related tax documentation
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Track regulatory developments in direct taxation and assess their business impact
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Collaborate with finance, business, legal, and strategy teams to mitigate tax risks and optimize tax structures
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Lead tax litigation efforts and oversee case strategies before tax tribunals and courts
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Coordinate with external law firms and consultants for high-stakes or complex tax cases
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Maintain organized documentation and timely internal reporting of all ongoing tax matters
Key Requirements
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LL.B. and/or LL.M. from a reputed institution; additional qualifications in taxation or commerce are preferred
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12–18 years of proven experience in direct tax litigation and advisory, ideally within top law firms or large corporations
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Solid understanding of the Income Tax Act, DTAA, and key judicial rulings
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Strong abilities in legal drafting, analytical thinking, and communication
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Capable of working under pressure and managing multiple priorities efficiently
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Excellent leadership skills and ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
