Principal Direct Tax Advisor – Mumbai

About the role

We are seeking a Principal Direct Tax Advisor to join our Mumbai team. The role involves providing high‑level advice on complex direct tax matters, supporting clients through tax planning, restructuring and cross‑border transactions.

Key responsibilities

• Advise clients on BEPS, GAAR, indirect transfers, tax planning and restructuring.
• Understand client business objectives and identify tax‑efficient solutions.
• Analyze business structures and transactions to uncover planning opportunities.
• Coordinate with clients to gather required information and documents.
• Conduct detailed reviews of tax returns, financial information and related records.
• Collaborate with the team to develop practical, commercially viable tax solutions.
• Prepare tax opinions, advisory memos, reports and presentations for senior review.
• Present findings and recommendations to clients and support assignments through to closure.
• Maintain strong client relationships through quality delivery.
• Support M&A, restructuring and FEMA advisory assignments, analyzing tax implications of proposed transactions.
• Research tax laws, regulations and emerging issues; produce technical notes and regulatory updates.
• Assist principals and partners in business development activities, including proposal preparation and client pitching.

Required profile

• Deep knowledge of direct tax, BEPS, GAAR, M&A tax and FEMA regulations.
• Proven ability to analyze complex business structures and transactions.
• Experience preparing tax opinions, advisory memos and client presentations.
• Strong client‑facing skills with the ability to communicate technical tax concepts clearly.
• Demonstrated research capability and commitment to staying updated on tax developments.

Required skills

• Corporate tax
• FEMA
• Business operations
• Restructuring
• Advisory
• Direct tax
• Tax regulations
• Management
• Merger
• M & A