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 and 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 is hiring for the position of Associate - Indirect Tax Litigation with 1-5 years of experience to join their office in Delhi. 

Role and Responsibilities

Litigation Support & Advisory

• Assist clients during enquiries, audits, and investigations conducted by tax authorities.
• Draft responses to Show Cause Notices and audit observations.
• Represent clients during hearings before tax officers as required.
• Prepare and draft tax appeals for submission before the Joint Commissioner (Appeals), as well as higher judicial forums including the Tribunal, High Court, and Supreme Court.
• Support senior professionals in client representations across various judicial and quasi-judicial forums.
• Conduct in-depth legal research on complex issues related to indirect taxation.

Client Service & Delivery

• Independently handle compliance and litigation matters for smaller clients.
• Draft high-quality submissions and legal documents while managing multiple client accounts.
• Participate in meetings with tax authorities and ensure timely and effective representation.
• Identify and discuss technical issues with clients, being mindful of risk management protocols.

Commercial Awareness & Knowledge Building

• Keep updated with developments in tax laws, notifications, circulars, and judicial precedents.
• Translate business understanding and market trends into valuable insights for clients.
• Contribute to the firm’s knowledge-sharing and documentation initiatives.

Business Development & Networking

• Identify new service opportunities with existing clients and communicate them to senior team members.
• Build internal networks within the firm to leverage collective knowledge and address client needs more effectively.

Eligibility

• Law graduate from a reputed institution with a strong academic background.
• 1–5 years of post-qualification experience in indirect taxation, particularly in areas such as GST, Customs, Excise, and Service Tax.

Salary/Stipend

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

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

State

Delhi

City

Delhi

Address

Delhi, India