Tax Specialist

Position Overview:

We seek an experienced GST Litigation Specialist to handle indirect tax litigation matters and provide expert legal counsel on GST-related disputes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle GST litigation cases before various forums (Tribunals, High Courts, Supreme Court)
• Travel across India as required to handle litigation matters and appear before various tax authorities and courts
• Prepare legal documents including appeals, replies, rejoinders, and written submissions
• Represent the organization before tax authorities during assessments and audits
• Analyze case laws and provide legal opinions on GST matters
• Monitor changes in GST legislation and their impact on ongoing cases
• Coordinate with external counsel and tax consultants
• Monitor legislative changes and judicial precedents in GST law
• Analyze tax notices and assessment orders
• Support internal and external customers by providing expert guidance and resolution for GST-related queries

Required Qualifications:

Either of the following qualification combinations:

• LLB degree with 5-6 years of experience in indirect tax litigation
• CA with 5-6 years of experience in indirect tax litigation
• B.Com, MBA with 10 years of experience in indirect tax litigation
• Strong knowledge of GST laws, rules, and regulations
• Experience in handling cases before tax authorities and courts
• Prior experience in a renowned Tax consultancy firm or industry with over 500Cr turnover.

Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent analytical and research skills
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Negotiation and advocacy skills
• Proficiency in legal drafting
• Good understanding of business operations
• Well-versed in handling large sales and purchase data

Additional Requirements:

• Experience with tax compliance software
• Experience with Advance Excel which includes Power BI, Power Query Etc.
• Knowledge of other indirect tax laws
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong project management skills
• Problem-solving abilities, Team collaboration
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively across India for court appearances and litigation matters
• Adaptability and readiness to adopt automation tools and processes