Details of the Organization

Tata Steel group is among the top global steel companies with an annual crude steel capacity of 34 million tonnes per annum. 

Details of the Job/Internship

Tata Steel is hiring for the position of Legal Counsel with 3 years of experience to join their office in Jamshedpur.

Role and Responsibilities

A. Litigation Management

• Handle GST and other indirect tax litigations at the adjudication and appellate levels (Commissioner (Appeal), CESTAT).
• Represent the organization before adjudicating and appellate authorities, including preparation and presentation of legal arguments.

B. Legal Analysis & Research

• Analyze statutory provisions, notifications, and circulars related to GST, Excise, Service Tax, and Customs.
• Conduct comprehensive legal research using electronic/online tools to support case strategy and content development.
• Stay updated with the latest developments in indirect tax laws and support the Legal & Indirect Tax teams with:
• Recent case laws, government notifications, and circulars.
• Legal inputs for in-house advisory notes and opinions.

C. Drafting

• Prepare replies to show cause notices (SCNs), appeals, and petitions.
• Assist external counsel with legally and factually substantiated briefs, including well-researched notes for accurate representation.

D. Coordination & Collaboration

• Collaborate with internal departments including Finance & Accounts and the Indirect Tax Centre of Excellence (CoE) for data collection and issue analysis.
• Liaise with law firms and advocates for managing litigation effectively.
• Take initiative in briefing external counsels and providing detailed notes covering legal and factual issues.

Eligibility

• LLB (3-year or 5-year course) from a recognized institution.
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in handling GST litigations.
• In-depth understanding of the GST regime, Excise and Service Tax law, including adjudication and appellate procedures.
• Familiarity with indirect tax rules related to CENVAT credit, valuation, tariffs, and appeals.
• Good understanding of allied laws such as CPC, IPC, CrPC, Indian Evidence Act, and Indian Contract Act.
• Strong legal drafting and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to brief and coordinate with advocates and law firms.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to mentor junior team members.
• Self-driven and result-oriented mindset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Salary/Stipend

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

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

Address

Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India

Application and Registration Details

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