Principal Associate - Mumbai, India - Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan

Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan

Verified Company

Mumbai, India

2 weeks ago

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Job Details:

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Job Title:Principal Associate

Experience Required:

5.00 to 7.00 years

Job Description:

Principal Associate
Customs Litigation
Mumbai
Essentials:
CA or LLB from a known Law School with strong academic track record.
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal in English) and a wellrounded personality.
Experience: 57 years in Indirect tax in the field of Indirect Tax Litigation and Advisory
Job Profile:
Briefing and assistance to seniors in appearances before different forums including tax officers, Tribunal, High Court/Supreme Court, etc.
Drafting and reviewing legal documents such as legal opinions, replies and tax appeals to ensure consistency, clarity and keeping in mind client's interests
Stay updated on legal development and contribute actively towards firm's initiatives for knowledge building and enhancement like case law digest, litigation meetings, article writing, assistance in conferences, chorus calls
Actively engage in business development / practice development activities
Customs & International trade advisory

Partnering and Building Relationships, Lead role in client service delivery. Acts as a Trusted Business Advisor

Participates in advising clients on strategic issues and understanding client's needs
Plays a strong role in involving multidisciplinary teams across the BU in providing services to important accounts

Sound commercial acumen

Provides a perspective on global trends, emerging industry issues and emerging practices on client assignments. Is able to proactively alert clients on business environment changes that impact (or would impact) the client

Marketing & Business Development

Creates and manages strong independent relationships with clients at senior positions with mínimal partner involvement, expands client base with new wins and conversions (both existing and new clients) for the business unit.
Has strong internal and external networks. These are leveraged for building and growing the firm's business

Leads and coordinates the planning and management of medium/large assignments, independently

Leadership & Team Work

Proactively takes a leadership role where appropriate
Effectively manages a small team of 23 attorneys under the guidance of reporting partner and acts as a bridge between the team and reporting partner
Creates a climate of high performance in the team
Works effectively in cross serviceline engagements
Is a role model, mentor and coach
Is approached by members of service line to assist in resolving people issues
Is an ambassador of the firm and projects the firm's values in conduct

Minimum Criteria:

5-7 years in Indirect tax in the field of Indirect Tax Litigation and Advisory