Tax Lawyer (Transactional & Advisory)

Job Title: Associate / Senior Associate Tax Lawyer (Transactional & Advisory)

Location: Noida

Experience: 35 Years

Role Overview

We are looking to hire a Tax Associate with strong experience in transactional and advisory tax work to join a leading law firm. This role is ideal for professionals who have hands-on execution experience in tax structuring, transactions, and advisory assignments. Candidates with a predominantly litigation-focused tax background will not be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on direct and/or indirect tax matters with focus on transactions and structuring.
• Assist in tax due diligence, deal structuring, and execution support.
• Conduct technical research and prepare tax opinions and advisory notes.
• Support partners and senior lawyers on transaction-driven mandates.
• Liaise with clients and internal teams to ensure timely delivery of assignments.

Candidate Profile

• Experience: 35 years in tax practice (law firm preferred).
• Qualification (Preferred): CA + Law.
• Also Considered:
• Lawyers with strong tax experience.
• CAs willing to pursue a law degree alongside work.
• Strong exposure to execution-driven tax assignments (must-have).
• Exposure to transactional tax and advisory work is essential.
• Limited litigation exposure is acceptable but pure tax litigators will not fit.
• Candidates with Direct Tax experience preferred; Direct + Indirect combination also acceptable.
• Profiles with more Indirect Tax and limited Direct Tax may be considered if transactional exposure is strong.
• Candidates from Big4 firms will not be considered.

Key Skills

• Strong analytical and drafting skills
• Commercial and transaction-oriented mindset
• Ability to work in a fast-paced professional environment
• Strong communication and client interaction abilities