Legal Associate

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Company Overview:

income tax litigation and legal research

Role Summary:

This is a litigation and research-heavy position. The candidate will be expected to independently handle scrutiny proceedings, prepare appellate submissions, support writ matters, and back all filings with sound legal research. While the associate may also contribute to contract drafting and mentoring junior team members, the core of the role is direct tax litigation and strategic legal analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Income Tax Litigation (Primary):

• Draft replies to notices under Sections 139(9), 143(1), 143(2), 148, 154, 271, and related provisions.
• Prepare and refine submissions, statements of facts, and appeals before CIT(A) and ITAT.
• Assist in briefing senior counsel and preparing files for writ petitions before the Hon’ble Karnataka High Court.
• Independently handle scrutiny assessments and reassessment cases, including penalty and refund-related proceedings.

1. Legal Research (Primary):

• Conduct in-depth legal research on complex provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
• Analyze circulars, CBDT instructions, and judgments to support litigation strategy and advisory positions.
• Maintain an internal legal research repository and contribute to the firm’s knowledge base.

1. Secondary Responsibilities:

• Draft commercial contracts, service agreements, NDAs, undertakings, and declarations as needed.
• Guide legal interns and junior team members on tax procedures and case preparation.
• Contribute to SOP development, internal checklists, and litigation templates.

Candidate Profile:

• LLB or B.Com + LLB with 0 –1years of experience in

  direct tax litigation and legal research

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• Excellent in drafting, statutory interpretation, and framing persuasive legal arguments.
• Strong written communication skills with an eye for clarity, accuracy, and structure.
• Confident, independent, and driven by courtroom preparation and legal rigour.
• Team-oriented, yet self-reliant—able to guide and mentor others when required.

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