Direct Tax – Delhi

Responsibilities Assumed:

• Representing clients before the Income Tax Authorities, appellate forums and Re-visionary Authorities.
• Representing the client in search proceedings.
• Drafting of application, submissions, representation, replies to show cause notices and appeals, writ petitions, SLPs.
• Assisting clients in assessment proceedings.
• Planning and strategizing approach for litigation.
• Assisting clients in obtaining tax deduction/exemption certificates from the Tax Authorities, under Section 12AA, Section 80G, Section 195/197.
• Providing advisory and opinion under the Income Tax Act and other related laws, including Withholding Tax for tax-efficient transaction advisory, structuring, restructuring and periodic tax compliance and filings.
• Reviewing and drafting of agreements for tax-efficient and compliant transactions.
• Providing assistance and supervising financial accounting and transactions.
• Providing advisory, support and hand holding on setup of new business entities in India or abroad keeping in mind the Direct Tax and other related laws in India.

Prerequisites:

• LLB degree, COP & Bar enrolment (Delhi) legally required to practice tax law.
• Real-world exposure to direct tax practice.
• Specialisation (LLM or diploma) preferred in complex matters.
• Analytical, research & advocacy skills – core to litigation & advisory success.
• Professional credibility and continuous learning mindset to stay updated in a fast-changing field.
• Optional commerce background is helpful but not compulsory.