Primary Title: Manager - Direct Tax Litigation
About The Opportunity
A professional services / Tax & Compliance advisory team serving corporates and high-net-worth clients across industries. We specialise in direct tax controversy management, litigation strategy, and representation before statutory forums—delivering pragmatic tax risk mitigation and dispute-resolution for domestic and cross-border matters. This is a hands-on, on-site manager role based in Mumbai focused on direct tax litigation and client delivery.Role & Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end direct tax litigation matters—prepare and execute litigation strategy for assessments, appeals and revisions before CIT(A), ITAT and High Court.
- Draft high-quality legal documents: grounds of appeal, written submissions, rejoinders, petitions, stay applications and settlement proposals.
- Manage client relationships: provide timely status updates, commercial advice on risk exposure, and recommend dispute-resolution options (settlement, appeals, appeals-withdrawal).
- Coordinate with external counsel—brief advocates, supervise hearings, and ensure consistent argumentation aligned with client objectives.
- Review assessment orders, notices and departmental communications; prepare compliant responses and proactively manage timelines for appeals and submissions.
- Mentor and review work of junior tax associates; establish documentation standards and ensure quality-control on legal research and citation of precedents.
Skills & Qualifications
Must-Have
- Chartered Accountant equivalent with 5–9 years of focused experience in direct tax litigation and appeals.
- Proven track record representing matters before CIT(A), ITAT and/or High Court; strong comfort with hearing processes and drafting pleadings.
- Excellent command of Income Tax Act provisions, case laws, precedent research and practical application to dispute strategy.
- Superior legal drafting, analytical thinking and written/verbal communication skills for client-facing and court-facing interactions.
- Ability to manage multiple matters, strict deadlines, and maintain high-quality documentation under pressure.
Preferred
- Exposure to transfer pricing disputes, international tax issues or M&A-related tax litigation for corporate clients.
- Experience working within a professional services firm or in-house tax team handling high-value assessments and coordinated litigation across jurisdictions.
Benefits & Culture Highlights
- On-site role in Mumbai with significant exposure to complex, high-value direct tax disputes and senior client engagements.
- Clear career progression into senior litigation leadership, regular training and access to experienced counsel networks.
- Collaborative, quality- and outcome-focused culture emphasizing professional development and mentoring.
Location & Work Model:
On-site in Mumbai, India. Immediate joiners or with reasonable notice preferred. Competitive compensation aligned with experience.To apply, ensure your CV highlights direct tax litigation experience, sample matters handled (ITAT/CIT(A)/High Court), and specific role in drafting/representation.Skills: communication,tax software proficiency,auditing,financial reporting,litigation,organizational skills,research,attention to detail,tax research,tax planning,tax litigation,research skills,tax compliance,transfer pricing,tax software,team collaboration,analytical skills,microsoft office suite proficiency,direct taxation,presentation,compliance management,problem-solving,corporate tax,microsoft office suite,team leadership,client relationship management,compliance,direct tax advisory,indian tax laws,international taxation,analytical thinking,audit management,direct tax,communication skills,presentation skills
