Legal Manager - GST & Customs - Gurgaon

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Job Title: Legal Manager - Indirect Tax - Litigation & Advisory Location: Gurgaon, India About Us: Cretum Advisory is a multidisciplinary financial services firm specializing in tax, legal, and financial advisory. We deliver practical solutions to help clients navigate complex legal and tax challenges and stay ahead in an evolving regulatory landscape. Position Overview: We are looking for a Legal Manager - Indirect Tax to provide legal advisory on indirect and direct tax matters, handle litigation, and support business development. The role requires expertise in GST, VAT, Customs, Excise, Foreign Trade Policy, and Direct Tax laws. Roles & Responsibilities: 1. Advisory & Transactional Support Ability to analyze business models and client queries from a legal and practical standpoint. Experience in legal research, case law interpretation, and drafting legal opinions. Familiarity with business restructuring and tax implications. Ability to discuss advisories with clients and resolve their queries. Experience in collaborating with partners and compliance teams 2. Litigation & Dispute Resolution Experience in handling SCNs, orders, and notices. Ability to propose litigation strategy (statutory process vs. Writ Jurisdiction). Experience in drafting appeals, replies, petitions, and legal submissions. Ability to follow up with authorities for matter closure. Experience in assisting clients during investigations (DGGI, DRI, etc.) 3. Client Management & Legal Updates Experience in managing client relationships as the primary point of contact. Ability to keep clients informed about tax developments and regulatory changes. Ability to convert legal updates into business opportunities. Strong client relationship-building skills 4. Business Development & Pitching Experience in working with business development teams for pitching services. Ability to assess client needs and prepare engagement proposals. Ability to follow up and ensure successful closure of engagements Key Skills & Qualifications ✅ Strong expertise in GST, Customs, and Indirect tax laws ✅ Ability to appear before tax authorities and present cases effectively ✅ Willingness to explore new areas of law when required ✅ Proficiency in legal research and case law analysis ✅ Strong communication and relationship management skills ✅ Ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment If you are a good fit for this role, please share your resume on hr@cretumadvisory.com with Subject Line -"Resume for Legal Manager - Litigation & Advisory" Show more Show less