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Indirect Tax - Customs Litigation

Indirect Tax - Customs Litigation

Lakshmikumaran and Sridharan attorneysIndia
9 days ago
Job description

Hiring for an Associate in Indirect Tax Customs team at Mumbai location

Education & Experience :

  • Law Graduate from a known Law School with a strong academic track record
  • 0-2 years of post-qualification experience in Indirect tax
  • Prior experience in Indirect Tax would be preferred i. e. Customs, Foreign Trade Policy, Special Economic Zone, etc

Key Accountabilities :

  • The incumbent will handle regular advisory and litigation engagements pertaining to Customs, Foreign Trade Policy, Special Economic Zones and related subjects.
  • Briefing and assistance to seniors in appearances before different forums including tax officers, Tribunal, High Court / Supreme Court, etc.
  • Drafting legal documents such as legal opinions, replies and tax appeals to ensure consistency, clarity and keeping in mind client’s interests
  • Stay updated on legal development and contribute actively towards firm’s initiatives for knowledge building and enhancement like case law digest, litigation meetings, article writing, assistance in conferences, chorus calls

    • Client service delivery / execution :

  • Ability to proactively identify and discuss technical issues with clients while being mindful of firm risk issues
  • Handle tax matters with regard to preparation of submissions, replies to notices, appeals etc., representation during appeals along with managers etc.
  • Executes the work on a multiple client base. Assumes near independent responsibility for smaller clients
  • Develops rapport with middle layers of client management

    • Develops commercial acumen :

  • Stays abreast of firm wide and competitor activities and general business trends
  • Brings value to the client and manager by applying this knowledge in delivering solutions to clients

    • Networking & Identification of opportunities :

  • Begins to identify new opportunities for existing clients and communicates to Seniors
  • Networks internally within the peer group and other levels in the firm in order to gain understanding of issues that may impact his clients.

    • Develops Strong knowledge base :

  • Stay abreast of the latest development in tax and other laws.
  • Contributes to the knowledge management activities of the firm.
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