Indirect Tax – Trainee/Associate | Bangalore

Major role and responsibilities:

• Good analytical skills with ability to research on legal databases.
• Knowledge of case laws with relevant legal framework, good understanding of regulatory updates and a basic understanding of its impact on the assigned clients.
• Good command over English and have drafting skills (most critical).
• Ability to create and disseminate updates on latest trends to the team.
• Ability to do quick research to develop theoretical understanding of the laws and acts.
• Drafting

Required Skill Set:

• The incumbent will handle engagements and provide advisory to clients related to GST, Customs, FTP, FEMA, FSSAI, Legal Metrology, Pollution Control / Environmental laws, Consumer Protections laws, State Excise, SEZ, Income tax.
• Assignments will also include litigation related services: drafting replies, appeals, briefing counsels and senior counsels.

Behavioral Competency:

• Learning agility: Demonstrates willingness to acquire knowledge of the latest trends in the legal industry
• Client centricity:Gives priority to meeting clients’ expectations, by balancing quality and timeliness
• Teamwork and collaboration:Displays ownership and accountability for team goals by performing assigned tasks as per stated standards
• Process orientation:Follows applicable work processes/ procedures to deliver outcomes
• Personal effectiveness: Plans own work, identifies resources and timelines effectively.
• Drafting and presentation skills: Creates client presentations using a variety of communication delivery methods (e.g., written, electronic, oral, interpersonal)

Qualification

CA / LLB / CA+LLB

Experience

0-1 year

Compensation

ELP offers a competitive edge as per the market standards