Corporate Lawyer - Income Tax

Job Title: Corporate Lawyer - Income Tax

Department: Legal & Compliance

Employment Type: Full time

Location : Mylapore, Chennai

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide expert legal opinion and strategic guidance on matters related to income tax law's and other taxation

- Review and ensure compliance with the Income Tax Act and related statutory regulations.

- Prepare and review replies to tax notices, appeals, and other communication from tax authorities.

- Assist in handling tax assessments, audits, and litigation cases.

- Coordinate with external tax consultants and legal counsels for properties etc,

- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of changes in tax laws and regulations.

- Assist in structuring transactions from a tax efficiency perspective.

- Prepare legal drafts, agreements, and supporting documentation from a taxation standpoint.

- Ensure all legal documentation and records related to tax matters are systematically maintained.

Key Requirements:

- Bachelor's degree in law (LL.B) from a recognized institution; additional qualifications in taxation preferred.

- Currently non-practicing (not enrolled as an active advocate in court).

- Strong understanding of the Indian Income Tax Act, rules, and procedures.

- Good drafting, analytical, and research skills.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Preferred Experience:

- 5 years of legal experience, with a significant focus on i tax practice.

- Experience in a corporate legal department or with a tax consultancy firm is an advantage.