Direct Tax Consultant at Leading Law Firm for CAs
Posted: 1 day ago
Number of Openings: 5
Job Applicants: 40
Job Details
Job Description
• Direct tax litigation assistance including drafting submissions and
briefing senior counsels
• Direct tax advisory on complex issues
• International tax advisory with a specific focus on the handling of cross
border tax/withholding tax, domestic tax, and Foreign Exchange
Management Act (‘FEMA’) regulatory issues.
• Inbound and outbound structuring.
• Treaty interpretations.
• Structuring of Revenue/ capital flows – for e.g., dividend, royalty, fees
for technical services.
• Formulating strategy for mitigating the risk of Permanent
Establishment (‘PE’) exposure of foreign corporations.
• Domestic Tax Planning.
• Knowledge of Funds & Tax structuring.
Desired Candidate Requirement
• Candidate should be a Chartered Accountant/LLB with 2-6 years of
experience.
• Candidate should have extensive experience in providing direct tax
litigation support, including the drafting of submissions and briefing
senior counsels, is essential.
• Proficiency in offering direct tax advisory services on intricate matters
is required, demonstrating a deep understanding of complex tax
issues.
• Specialized expertise in international tax advisory, particularly in
managing cross-border tax and withholding tax implications, as well as
navigating domestic tax laws and Foreign Exchange Management Act
(FEMA) regulations, is crucial.
• Proven capability in inbound and outbound structuring, including treaty
interpretations and structuring revenue/capital flows such as
dividends, royalties, and fees for technical services, is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to develop strategies for mitigating the risk of
Permanent Establishment (PE) exposure for foreign corporations is
necessary.
• Sound knowledge of domestic tax planning principles and experience
in funds and tax structuring is advantageous for this role.
Organization Description
Established in 2001 with a vision to amalgamate a diverse array of professionals, the firm has evolved into a premier full-service law firm in India. With strategically located offices in Mumbai, New Delhi, Pune, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, GIFT City, and Chennai, it is positioned to cater to clients nationwide. Boasting a team of over 200 qualified professionals, it offers comprehensive assistance across a spectrum of legal services including transactional, advisory, litigation, regulatory, trade, competition, and tax matters. It’s commitment to excellence has earned recognition as one of the top ten law firms in India according to the RSG Report 2019. Additionally, it has been consistently acknowledged as a top-tier firm by leading authorities such as Chambers Global, Legal 500, IFLR 1000, and AsiaLaw Profiles.