Manager - Direct Taxation - CA

About the Role:

We're looking for a Direct Tax professional ready to step into a senior leadership role within our Direct Tax Advisory & Litigation practice. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to work across Direct Taxation, Corporate Tax, and International Tax supporting marquee clients while growing into a broader leadership position.

What you'll be doing:

Delivery & Client Work:

- Juggle multiple client engagements within tight timelines, advising on complex direct tax matters.

- Support the Manager in driving tax engagements handling submissions, assessments, and appeal hearings before CIT(A), Tribunals, High Court, and Supreme Court.

- Contribute to tax risk management and assurance processes, working closely with senior team members and staying aligned with SOPs.

- Help manage resource allocation and team chargeability.

Client Relationships & Business Growth:

- Assist senior leaders in fee discussions and scoping new business across the client portfolio.

- Track and analyze business intelligence relevant to Direct Tax.

- Build the firm's visibility in the market by nurturing strong, independent client relationships.

- Develop working relationships with tax authorities, business heads, and both local and global tax teams.

Team & People:

- Ensure full compliance across all direct taxation matters.

- Mentor and train junior team members, contributing to their performance reviews and year-end assessments.

- Partner with internal teams across jurisdictions to support tax advisory work globally.

What you bring:

- Deep expertise in Direct Taxation and Indian & International tax laws, with working knowledge of allied regulations like BMA and FEMA.

- Sharp financial/statistical analysis skills with a client-first, commercially aware mindset.

- A strong professional network along with negotiation and business development instincts.

- Natural mentoring and leadership abilities, with sound decision-making under pressure.

- Clear, confident communication someone who can articulate vision and values across teams.

- High integrity and strong professional ethics.

Specific experience we're looking for:

- Direct tax litigation support and representation before CIT(A).

- Assisting counsel for matters before Tribunal / High Court / Supreme Court.

- International tax planning, transaction structuring, and corporate tax advisory.

- Foreign investment consulting, exchange control, and employee taxation matters.