Job Profile
The role involves providing specialized legal advisory and representation services in the area of Indirect Taxation, with a focus on Customs and allied laws.
The responsibilities include :
Advisory & Opinions
Drafting and reviewing legal opinions on issues under the Customs Act, 1962, Customs Tariff Act, 1975, Foreign Trade Policy (read with the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992), and allied legislations including :
- Special Economic Zones Act, 2005
- Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002
- Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016
- Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940
- Legal Metrology Act, 2015
Drafting & Representation
Drafting and filing submissions before the Special Valuation Branch (SVB) of Customs.Preparing responses to pre-consultative notices, show cause notices, appeals before CESTAT, Board of Approval, and DGFT Authorities.Drafting applications and submissions before the Authority for Advance Ruling (AAR).Drafting replies, submissions, and applications during investigations and representing clients before Customs, DGFT, BIS Authorities, and relevant Boards.Assisting clients during OSPCA proceedings.Representing clients before Customs, SVB, AAR, and CESTAT.Knowledge & Research
Digesting and summarizing recent judicial pronouncements.Monitoring and analyzing new Notifications, Circulars, Public Notices, and Trade Notices issued by the Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Commerce.Preparing periodic legal updates for clients.Desired Skills & Competencies
Strong drafting and communication skills.Excellent analytical and research capabilities.Proactive, detail-oriented, and reliable.Qualification & Experience
Education : Chartered Accountant (CA) or Law Graduate from a reputed law school with a strong academic record.Experience : 3-6 years of post-qualification experience in Indirect Taxation, with in-depth exposure to Customs-related matters.(ref : iimjobs.com)