Senior Associate - Mergers & Acquisition (M&A)

Department

Reporting

Role Overview

• We are seeking a highly driven and detail-oriented Senior Associate to join our M&A Tax practice

• The role involves supporting clients across the transaction lifecycle—from tax due iligence and structuring to implementation—with a strong focus on direct tax and regulatory implications for mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, and inbound and outbound investments
• The ideal candidate will not only demonstrate strong technical grounding in direct tax but also possess a working understanding of regulatory frameworks relevant to M&A transactions (including FEMA, SEBI, Companies Act, and sectoral guidelines)
• This role is well-suited for someone looking to deepen their expertise in transaction tax and regulatory aspects of deals

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in tax due diligence for buy-side and sell-side transactions, including identification of tax exposures, risks, and contingencies.
• Support transaction structuring assignments involving mergers, demergers, slump sales, business transfers, and share acquisitions.
• Prepare tax impact analyses, capital gains computations, and other transaction-related tax workings.
• Review transaction documents (SPA, SHA, BTA, etc.) from both a tax and regulatory standpoint, highlighting key deal-related considerations.
• Assist in implementation of restructuring schemes, including documentation, filings, and coordination with legal and regulatory stakeholders.
• Conduct research and prepare technical memos, presentations, and opinions on direct tax and regulatory matters impacting deals.
• Support advisory on cross-border investment structures and assess related tax and regulatory implications (including FEMA and sectoral caps).
• Liaise with legal advisors, other intermediaries and client teams to ensure seamless deal execution.
• Stay updated on amendments in direct tax laws, judicial developments, and regulatory changes affecting M&A transactions.
• Support internal knowledge initiatives and business development efforts, including proposals, pitch materials, and thought leadership.

Qualifications & Experience

• Chartered Accountant with 2–3 years of post-qualification experience.
• Relevant exposure to M&A tax, transaction advisory, or direct tax consulting.
• Prior experience in a consulting or tax advisory firm is preferred.
• Strong understanding of Indian direct tax laws; exposure to regulatory frameworks such as FEMA, SEBI regulations, or Companies Act in a deal context is an added advantage.
• Excellent analytical, drafting, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

What We Offer

Ideal Candidate Traits

• Opportunity to work on marquee transactions and high-impact mandates.
• A collaborative, learning-focused environment with mentorship from experienced professionals.
• Strong career progression in a fast-growing advisory platform.
• Competitive compensation and performance-linked growth.
• Research-driven mindset with strong attention to detail.
• High sense of ownership, responsiveness, and ability to thrive in fast-paced deal environments.
• Team player with strong communication skills.

Skills

• THOUGHT LEADERSHIP,WORD