Associate – Direct Tax

About the role

The Associate – Direct Tax will support the tax team in delivering end‑to‑end direct tax compliance and advisory services for corporate and individual clients. You will work closely with senior counsels and tax managers on filings, assessments, appeals and litigation support.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and file corporate and individual tax returns, E‑TDS returns and related compliance documents.
• Assist in transfer pricing documentation, DTAA analysis and cross‑border tax structuring.
• Support preparation of submissions for assessment, reassessment, search and seizure proceedings.
• Draft appeals and submissions for the Faceless mechanism, CIT(A), ITAT, and other jurisdictional authorities.
• Provide litigation support to senior counsels for Tribunal, High Court and Supreme Court matters.
• Analyse withholding tax implications for domestic and international transactions.

Required profile

• Chartered Accountant qualification.
• 1‑3 years of post‑qualification experience in direct tax, preferably with a consulting firm.
• Strong knowledge of Indian tax laws, DTAA, and transfer pricing regulations.

Required skills

• Corporate tax return preparation
• Individual tax return preparation
• Transfer pricing documentation
• E‑TDS filing and withholding tax compliance
• DTAA interpretation and cross‑border tax structuring

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on high‑profile tax matters and litigation.
• Professional development and exposure to international tax issues.