Details of the Organization

Founded by Shri V. Lakshmikumaran and Shri V. Sridharan, Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan has been a leading law firm in India since 1985.

With 14 offices and over 400+ professionals specializing in corporate & commercial laws, dispute resolution, taxation, and intellectual property, LKS is well-known for its high ethical standards, quality work, and transparency in all its business dealings.

Details of the Job/Internship

Lakshmikumaran and Sridharan attorneys are hiring an Associate-Indirect Tax Litigation with experience of 0 to 2 years to join their office in Chandigarh.

Role and Responsibilities

• Assisting the client in responding to the department during inquiry, investigation, and audit. 
• Preparing replies to Show cause notice/audit replies.
• Meeting with the tax officers for hearing as and when required.
• Preparing tax appeals to be filed at the Joint Commissioner (Appeals) 
• Preparing tax appeals to be filed at the Court (i.e. Tribunal, High Court / Supreme Court) 
• Assisting seniors for representation before various judicial forums.
• Comprehensive research on various topics. 
• Ability to proactively identify and discuss technical issues with clients while being mindful of firm risk issues.
• Handle tax matters about the preparation of submissions, replies to notices, appeals, etc., meeting the tax authorities, representation during appeals along with seniors, etc. 
• Executes the work on a multiple-client base.
• Assumes near-independent responsibility for smaller clients.
• Develops rapport with middle layers of client management.
• Stays abreast of firm-wide and competitor activities and general business trends.
• Bring value to the client and manager by applying this knowledge in delivering solutions to clients.
• Begins to identify new opportunities for existing clients and communicates with seniors.
• Networks internally within the peer group and other levels in the firm to gain an understanding of issues that may impact the clients.
• Stays abreast with the latest developments in the tax and other laws.
• Contributes to the knowledge management activities of the firm.

Eligibility

• LLB from a known Law School with a strong academic track record. 
• 0-2 years of experience in Indirect Tax would be preferred i. e. GST, Customs, etc.
• Excellent Communication and Drafting Skills.
• Strong Analytical and research skills 
• Proactive, reliable, and with attention to details 

Salary/Stipend

Compensation details will be finalized during the interview process with the selected candidate.

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

State

Chandigarh

Address

31, Sector 26 Rd, Sector 26, Chandigarh, 160019

Application and Registration Details

Once you apply, the next steps in the application process will be sent to you via e-mail.

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