Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager Taxation & Legal Compliance to lead the organization's direct and indirect taxation, statutory compliance, legal documentation, and regulatory affairs. The ideal candidate will have extensive expertise in GST, Income Tax, litigation management, legal compliance, and contract review, ensuring the organization remains fully compliant with evolving tax laws and regulatory requirements while minimizing financial and legal risks.

Key Responsibilities:

Taxation Management:

- Lead end-to-end GST and Income Tax compliance across multiple business entities.

- Ensure timely preparation and filing of GST returns, Income Tax returns, TDS returns, and other statutory filings.

- Review tax computations, reconciliations, and financial records to ensure compliance with applicable laws.

- Monitor direct and indirect tax obligations and recommend tax-efficient business practices.

- Handle tax assessments, audits, investigations, and departmental notices.

- Represent the organization before GST, Income Tax, and other regulatory authorities.

- Manage tax litigation, appeals, and dispute resolution in coordination with legal advisors.

- Ensure accurate reconciliation of GST, TDS, and financial records.

Legal & Regulatory Compliance:

- Ensure compliance with Companies Act, GST Act, Income Tax Act, FEMA, and other applicable regulations.

- Draft, review, negotiate, and vet commercial agreements, vendor contracts, customer agreements, NDAs, and legal documents.

- Identify legal and regulatory risks associated with business operations and recommend mitigation strategies.

- Maintain statutory registers, legal documentation, and compliance records.

- Coordinate with external legal counsel on litigation, arbitration, and contractual matters.

- Support compliance with export-import regulations and related documentation where applicable.

Audit & Compliance:

- Lead GST audits, Income Tax audits, statutory audits, and internal audits.

- Coordinate with statutory auditors, tax consultants, and government authorities.

- Ensure timely submission of audit responses and compliance documentation.

- Develop and strengthen internal controls related to taxation and legal compliance.

- Monitor compliance calendars and ensure timely completion of all statutory obligations.

Advisory & Business Support:

- Advise business teams on tax implications of commercial transactions and business restructuring.

- Provide legal and tax guidance during new business initiatives, contracts, and strategic projects.

- Evaluate the tax impact of mergers, acquisitions, business expansions, and corporate restructuring.

- Support finance, procurement, sales, and operations teams on taxation and contractual matters.

Regulatory Monitoring:

- Track changes in GST, Income Tax, Customs, Corporate Laws, and other regulatory frameworks.

- Assess the business impact of regulatory amendments and recommend appropriate actions.

- Conduct awareness sessions for internal teams on tax and compliance updates.

Process Improvement:

- Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) for taxation and legal compliance.

- Drive automation and digitization of tax compliance processes.

- Improve reporting, documentation, and compliance management systems.

- Implement best practices to reduce compliance risks and improve operational efficiency.

Required Skills:

- Strong expertise in GST Compliance and Income Tax Compliance.

- Hands-on experience with GST Returns, GST Audits, Assessments, and Appeals.

- Extensive knowledge of Direct and Indirect Taxation.

- Experience handling Income Tax Assessments, Notices, Litigation, and Appeals.

- Strong understanding of statutory compliance and regulatory requirements.

- Expertise in contract drafting, agreement review, and legal documentation.

- Knowledge of export-import documentation and taxation.

- Experience working with auditors, tax consultants, and government authorities.

- Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial statement analysis.

- Excellent analytical, legal drafting, and negotiation skills.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.

Preferred Qualifications:

- CA, CS, or LLB is mandatory (combination of qualifications will be an added advantage).

- 10-15 years of experience in Taxation, Legal Compliance, or Corporate Legal functions.

- Experience in Manufacturing, Textile, Apparel, FMCG, Trading, or Consumer Goods industries is highly preferred.

- Exposure to multi-location operations and large-scale tax compliance will be an advantage.