Associate, Indirect Tax
Lakshmikumaran and Sridharan attorneys
Kolkata, West Bengal, India0–3 yrs4h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- Freshers and up to 3 years
- Must know
- TaxAuditingGSTCustomer serviceNetworking
- Work
- On-site in Kolkata
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Tax18%Auditing18%Customer service10%GST6%of 98 similar fresher jobs posted in India this week
- Listed
- 3 Nov 2026 · still open
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About the Role
An Associate role in Indirect Tax - Litigation in Kolkata.
Key Responsibilities
- Assisting clients in responding to departmental inquiries, investigations, and audits.
- Handling regular advisory and litigation engagements related to GST, Customs, Foreign trade policy, and related subjects.
- Preparing replies to show cause notices/audit replies.
- Meeting with tax officers for hearings as required.
- Preparing tax appeals for filing at the Joint Commissioner (Appeals).
- Preparing tax appeals for filing at judicial forums (Tribunal, High Court / Supreme Court).
- Assisting seniors with representation before various judicial forums.
- Conducting comprehensive research on various topics.
Client Service Delivery/Execution
- Proactively identifying and discussing technical issues with clients, while being mindful of firm risk issues.
- Managing tax matters, including preparation of submissions, replies to notices, appeals, meeting tax authorities, and representation during appeals alongside seniors.
- Executing work for a multiple client base.
- Assuming near independent responsibility for smaller clients.
- Developing rapport with middle layers of client management.
Commercial Acumen
- Staying updated on firm-wide and competitor activities, and general business trends.
- Applying knowledge of trends to deliver client solutions, adding value to the client and manager.
Networking & Identification of Opportunities
- Identifying new opportunities for existing clients and communicating with seniors.
- Networking internally within the peer group and other levels in the firm to understand issues impacting clients.
Knowledge Base Development
- Staying abreast of the latest developments in tax and other laws.
- Contributing to the firm's knowledge management activities.
Desired Skills and Competencies
- Excellent Communication and Drafting Skills.
- Strong Analytical and researching skills.
- Proactive, reliable, and with attention to details.
Requirements & Tech Stack
No specific tech stack mentioned.
Qualifications
- CA or Law Graduate from a known Law School with a strong academic record.
- 0 - 3 years of post-qualification experience in Indirect Tax (e.g., GST, Customs).