Details of the Organization

Khaitan & Co is one of India's oldest and recognised full service law firms.

Built on foundations of integrity, simplicity, dedication and professionalism, the Firm has expanded its presence in India from Kolkata (1911) to New Delhi (1970) to Bangalore (1994) to Mumbai (2001) to Chennai (2021) and in Singapore (2021). The Firm takes pride in its steady growth and celebrated its centenary year in 2011 (11 November 2011).

Details of the Job/Internship

Khaitan & Co. is hiring Senior Associate for Indirect Tax with experience of 4 to 7 years to join their office in New Delhi.

Role and Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and guidance to clients on indirect tax issues, including VAT, GST, sales tax, customs duties, and other transactional taxes.
• Conduct legal research to analyze complex tax issues and stay updated on changes in indirect tax laws and regulations.
• Draft and review legal documents, including tax opinions, memoranda, rulings, and agreements related to indirect taxation.
• Assist clients in tax planning, structuring transactions, and compliance with indirect tax laws.
• Represent clients in tax audits, investigations, and disputes with tax authorities, including administrative appeals and litigation.
• Negotiate with tax authorities to resolve disputes and minimize tax liabilities for clients.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including other attorneys, tax professionals, and business leaders, to provide integrated tax solutions.
• Stay informed about industry trends and best practices in indirect taxation.

Eligibility

• Qualified LLB or LLM from premier law school in India / abroad (qualified to work in India).
• 4 - 6 years of demonstrated success across Indirect Tax Laws.
• Stickler for timelines of assignments and a multi-tasker able to handle multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Solution-oriented approach with proven ability to close transactions independently with minimal supervision.
• Outstanding communication skills - both written and verbal - with a proven ability to communicate to all "clients" (internal and external).
• Solid understanding on a wide range of legal subjects, ability to build on this knowledge, spot issues and bring in specialists as needed.
• Drive for technical superiority by staying abreast of developments in Law and be the go-to subject matter expert.

Salary/Stipend

It will be discussed with the candidate itself

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

United Arab Emirates

Address

New Delhi, Delhi, India