Key Responsibilities:

- Manage and execute assignments involving various aspects of Direct Tax, including Domestic and International Tax.

- Assist and support Partners and senior team members in managing domestic and international tax engagements.

- Independently handle day-to-day execution of client assignments and ensure timely completion of deliverables.

- Review and oversee the preparation and filing of corporate and individual income tax returns, tax audits and other applicable statutory compliances.

- Advise clients on the applicability and interpretation of relevant tax provisions, amendments and their implications on tax liabilities.

- Undertake tax research on applicable provisions, judicial precedents, tax positions and emerging developments and analyse their applicability to specific client matters.

- Prepare clear and structured tax opinions, advisory notes, submissions and other client deliverables based on the research and analysis undertaken.

- Draft submissions, appeals, replies and other documentation to be filed before the relevant tax authorities.

- Assist in and, where appropriate, represent clients before tax authorities, including Assessing Officers and CIT(A), and coordinate the relevant proceedings.

- Undertake direct tax due diligence reviews, including review of past tax positions, tax records, assessments, litigation, compliance and potential tax exposures, and prepare diligence reports.

- Monitor changes in tax laws, regulations, circulars and judicial developments and assess their impact on clients.

- Ensure that assignments are executed in accordance with applicable tax laws, regulatory requirements and the Firm's quality standards.

- Maintain effective and professional communication with clients and understand their business and tax requirements.

- Identify tax issues and potential risks and proactively communicate them to Partners/senior team members and clients.

- Supervise, review and guide junior team members and ensure quality of work delivered by the team.

- Assist in developing internal training presentations and knowledge-sharing material on recent tax and regulatory developments.

- Contribute to process improvements, knowledge-sharing initiatives and development of the Direct Tax practice.

- Support the Partners in client relationship management, drafting and executing proposals and other practice-development initiatives, as required.

Qualifications & Experience:

- Chartered Accountant / LLB and/or equivalent qualification.

- 5 - 7 years of relevant post-qualification experience in Direct Tax.

- Strong working knowledge of Indian Direct Tax and International Tax provisions.

- Prior experience in tax advisory, compliance, litigation/representation and tax research will be preferred.

- Experience in handling client-facing assignments and independently managing tax deliverables.

- Experience in supervising and reviewing the work of junior team members.

Key Competencies:

- Strong technical understanding of Direct Tax and International Tax.

- Good analytical, research and problem-solving skills.

- Ability to interpret tax provisions and judicial precedents and translate them into practical client advice.

- Strong drafting and written communication skills.

- Good client management and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to independently manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.

- Strong review and quality-control orientation.

- Team leadership and mentoring capabilities.

- Ability to work collaboratively with Partners, senior professionals and team members.