Deputy Manager – Direct Tax Litigation

12 hours ago

Delhi India, India Deloitte Full time

Desired Profile

  • Professional Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA) or Lawyer (LL.B./LL.M. in Tax preferred).
  • Experience: 3–6 years of experience in Direct Tax Litigation/Advisory, with exposure to courts and tax authorities.
  • Key Traits:
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented
  • Responsible with strong sense of accountability for cases from start to finish
  • Energetic and driven – someone with fire to excel and handle challenges head-on
  • Diligent, reliable, and proactive in ensuring tasks are completed on time
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and organized professional to join Deloitte’s Tax Controversy Management Team as a Deputy Manager. The role requires a mix of technical expertise in direct tax litigation and strong ownership skills to manage end-to-end litigation processes. The ideal candidate will not only be adept at handling complex tax matters but will also bring a strong sense of responsibility, diligence, and drive to ensure seamless litigation support and management.

Key Responsibilities

1. Litigation Management

  • Drafting appeals, submissions, and legal documents in relation to Income Tax, Transfer Pricing, Corporate Tax, and International Tax issues.
  • Assisting/representing before Income-tax Appellate Tribunal, High Courts, and the Supreme Court (in coordination with senior counsel/external counsel).
  • Ensuring case files are well-prepared, updated, organized, and safely transported to and from courts and office.

2. Assessment & Advisory Support

  • Handling and coordinating with Income Tax Authorities during assessments or other proceedings.
  • Researching and interpreting legal/tax updates relevant to assigned matters.

3. Client Engagement

  • Managing client communications, responding to queries, providing timely updates.
  • Organizing client meetings and delivering concise, structured briefings.

4. Internal & Coordination Responsibilities

  • Managing litigation calendars, monitoring deadlines, and ensuring nothing slips through.
  • Coordinating with internal tax teams, clients, and external counsel seamlessly.
  • Drafting engagement letters, preparing summaries of services, and ensuring timely billing.

5. Knowledge Sharing & Team Development

  • Supporting knowledge management initiatives including newsletters, presentations, and internal trainings.
  • Supervising and mentoring interns and CA article trainees.”

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