Director/Partner - Direct Tax - CA (18-21 yrs)

Job Purpose:

As a key senior team member in the Direct Tax division, the professional will provide Direct Tax Litigation and/or Advisory services to clients on domestic and international tax matters. The role offers rapid career advancement with a fast-track trajectory to a Partner position.

Key Responsibilities:

Litigation Expertise:

- Represent clients in tax litigation, including appeals at CIT (A), DRP, and ITAT levels.

- Manage tax investigations, including search and seizure cases, representation before the Intelligence & Criminal Investigation (I&CI) division, and cases under the Black Money Law.

- Prepare legal and factual submissions for representation before assessment authorities, including e-assessments and re-assessments.

- Draft and submit applications to competent authorities on tax treaty matters.

- Provide litigation support by assisting Senior Counsels in appeals/petitions before the High Court and Supreme Court.

Advisory Expertise:

- Offer strategic advice on Corporate Tax Planning, including complex tax matters, business reconstruction, and compliance.

- Provide expertise on international tax matters such as cross-border transactions, DTAA, transfer pricing, permanent establishments, inbound/outbound issues, repatriations, etc.

Client Engagement & Management:

- Build strong relationships with senior management across diverse industries, acting as their trusted advisor.

- Lead complex tax engagements, from planning to execution, ensuring high-quality deliverables and timely response to client needs.

- Develop effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including tax authorities.

- Drive the growth and expansion of the Direct Tax division.

People Development & Knowledge Sharing:

- Build, coach, and inspire a high-performing team. Focus on talent retention and team development by bridging learning gaps and fostering collaboration.

- Represent the firm at tax seminars, forums, and other industry events, and contribute thought leadership through articles and publications.

- Champion knowledge-sharing initiatives and continuously improve processes to enhance team and firm knowledge.

Qualifications:

- Chartered Accountant with over 12 years of relevant experience in Direct Taxation (Litigation/Advisory).

- Strong preference for candidates with prior experience in leading/directing tax litigation at reputed consulting, CA, or law firms, or in an industry setting with both litigation and advisory experience.

- Expertise in representation before CIT (A), and involvement in ITAT representation will be an added advantage.

- Excellent written and verbal communication, with strong presentation skills.

- Proven leadership and interpersonal skills that foster trust and effective business relationships.

- Commercial acumen, problem-solving skills, and a strong ethical compass.

- Networking and business development capabilities, with a record of growing divisions and leveraging technology for process improvements.