Associate/Senior Associate - Direct Tax - Law Firm

Job Responsibilities:

- Advisory Services: Provide expert advice on income tax matters and issues related to Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAA)

- Appeal Drafting: Draft and prepare appeals to the Commissioner of Income Tax (CIT) and the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) on behalf of clients

- Tax Structuring: Assist in tax structuring of Private Equity (PE) investments and prepare legal documentation, including Share Purchase Agreements (SPA) and Shareholder Agreements (SHA), while ensuring tax optimization and regulatory compliance

- Treaty Expertise: Offer specific advisory services related to the India-Mauritius tax treaty and Singapore tax treaty, leveraging your knowledge to provide strategic tax planning and compliance guidance to clients

- Research and Analysis: Stay updated with changes in tax laws and regulations, and conduct thorough research to provide innovative and effective solutions to clients' tax concerns

- Client Communication: Maintain effective communication with clients, ensuring their needs are met and expectations are exceeded

- Collaboration: Collaborate with colleagues in other practice areas, such as corporate law and M&A, to provide comprehensive legal services to clients

Job Requirements :

- Education: Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB). A master's degree would be an added advantage

- 2-4 years of relevant experience in direct tax matters

- Strong knowledge and experience in income tax advisory and DTAA issues

- Strong communication and client management abilities

- Proficiency in drafting appeals to CIT and ITAT

- Expertise in tax structuring for PE investments and drafting SPA and SHA

- Familiarity with international tax treaties, particularly India-Mauritius and India-Singapore treaties, is a plus