SA Direct Tax

About The Opportunity
A professional services / Tax & Compliance advisory team serving corporates and high-net-worth clients across industries. We specialise in direct tax controversy management, litigation strategy, and representation before statutory forums—delivering pragmatic tax risk mitigation and dispute-resolution for domestic and cross-border matters. This is a hands-on, on-site manager role based in Mumbai focused on direct tax litigation and client delivery.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end direct tax litigation matters—prepare and execute litigation strategy for assessments, appeals and revisions before CIT(A), ITAT and High Court.
• Draft high-quality legal documents: grounds of appeal, written submissions, rejoinders, petitions, stay applications and settlement proposals.
• Manage client relationships: provide timely status updates, commercial advice on risk exposure, and recommend dispute-resolution options (settlement, appeals, appeals-withdrawal).
• Coordinate with external counsel—brief advocates, supervise hearings, and ensure consistent argumentation aligned with client objectives.
• Review assessment orders, notices and departmental communications; prepare compliant responses and proactively manage timelines for appeals and submissions.
• Mentor and review work of junior tax associates; establish documentation standards and ensure quality-control on legal research and citation of precedents.

Skills & Qualifications
Must-Have

• Chartered Accountant equivalent with 5–9 years of focused experience in direct tax litigation and appeals.
• Proven track record representing matters before CIT(A), ITAT and/or High Court; strong comfort with hearing processes and drafting pleadings.
• Excellent command of Income Tax Act provisions, case laws, precedent research and practical application to dispute strategy.
• Superior legal drafting, analytical thinking and written/verbal communication skills for client-facing and court-facing interactions.
• Ability to manage multiple matters, strict deadlines, and maintain high-quality documentation under pressure.

Preferred

• Exposure to transfer pricing disputes, international tax issues or M&A-related tax litigation for corporate clients.
• Experience working within a professional services firm or in-house tax team handling high-value assessments and coordinated litigation across jurisdictions.

Benefits & Culture Highlights

• On-site role in Mumbai with significant exposure to complex, high-value direct tax disputes and senior client engagements.
• Clear career progression into senior litigation leadership, regular training and access to experienced counsel networks.
• Collaborative, quality- and outcome-focused culture emphasizing professional development and mentoring.

Location & Work Model:
On-site in Mumbai, India. Immediate joiners or with reasonable notice preferred. Competitive compensation aligned with experience.

To apply, ensure your CV highlights direct tax litigation experience, sample matters handled (ITAT/CIT(A)/High Court), and specific role in drafting/representation.

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