Direct Tax Lawyer - LLB

Role Overview:

- A reputed professional services / law firm in Delhi is looking to engage experienced Direct Tax professionals with strong exposure to transaction tax, tax due diligence, and international taxation.

- The role involves providing high-impact advisory support on complex domestic and cross-border transactions while working closely with senior tax leadership and clients.

- This opportunity is ideal for lawyers seeking to deepen their expertise in structuring, advisory, and transaction-focused direct tax work.

Key Responsibilities:

Transaction Tax & Advisory:

- Advise on direct tax aspects of domestic and cross-border transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, and investments.

- Support transaction structuring from a tax efficiency and risk mitigation perspective.

- Analyze tax implications under the Income-tax Act, Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAAs), and transfer pricing regulations.

Tax Due Diligence:

- Conduct tax due diligence for acquisitions and investments.

- Identify tax exposures, risks, and mitigation strategies.

- Prepare due diligence reports, red-flag reports, and executive summaries for stakeholders.

International Tax:

- Advise on cross-border taxation, withholding tax, permanent establishment (PE) issues, and treaty interpretation.

- Support inbound and outbound investment structures.

- Coordinate with overseas advisors on international tax matters.

Drafting & Client Advisory:

- Draft tax opinions, memoranda, transaction notes, and advisory reports.

- Review and negotiate tax clauses in transaction documents.

- Interact directly with clients and internal teams to provide pragmatic tax solutions.

What We're Looking For:

- LLB (2015-2018 batch) from a recognized university.

- Strong experience in direct tax advisory, with specific exposure to transaction tax, tax due diligence, and international tax.

- Solid understanding of the Income-tax Act, international tax principles, and treaty framework.

- Excellent drafting, analytical, and research skills.

- Ability to independently handle matters and manage client expectations.

Why This Opportunity:

- Exposure to high-value, complex tax transactions.

- Strong learning curve in international and transaction tax advisory.

- Direct interaction with senior leadership and marquee clients.

- Long-term career growth in a reputed practice