About the Organisation
Neeraj Bhagat & Co. directed by expert and experienced Indian (CA) Chartered Certified Accountants in Delhi, Gurgaon and Mumbai. Please feel free to email our team at E: info@neerajbhagat.com, also reach us at 011-48560000. For more information visit our website:-http://www.neerajbhagat.com.
Neeraj Bhagat & Company is a team of distinguished chartered accountant, corporate financial advisors and tax consultants in India. Our firm of chartered accountants represents a coalition of specialized skills that is geared to offer sound financial solutions and advices. The organization is a congregation of professionally qualified and experienced persons who are committed to add value and optimize the benefits accruing to clients. We providing Foreign Investment approvals, Register of foreign company in India, Accounting outsourcing services in Delhi, Direct tax consultancy in India for improving your financial efficiency, accuracy & stability.
Role description
The Direct Tax Litigation Manager will be responsible for managing all aspects of income tax litigation and related compliance for the organization. This includes handling tax assessments, appeals, scrutiny, search/reassessment matters, and representing the company before various tax authorities and legal forums. The role requires strong knowledge of the Income Tax Act, judicial precedents, and regulatory frameworks.
Key Responsibilities Litigation Management
- Represent the organization in direct tax matters before the Assessing Officer, CIT(A), ITAT, and other appellate authorities.
- Coordinate and brief external legal counsel for matters before High Courts and Supreme Court.
- Prepare, review, and file appeals, submissions, petitions, and replies to notices under the Income Tax Act.
- Handle litigation related to search & seizure (u/s 132), reassessment (u/s 147/148), TDS defaults, etc.
Assessment & Compliance
- Manage assessment and reassessment proceedings, including scrutiny assessments under section 143(3), 144, etc.
- Liaise with internal teams to gather required documentation for assessments and audits.
- Ensure timely compliance with tax notices, summons, and orders.
Strategic Advisory
- Provide strategic advice to senior management on ongoing tax disputes and their financial impact.
- Identify litigation risks and recommend preventive measures or legal strategies.
- Monitor legal developments and case laws that impact the company’s tax positions.
Documentation & MIS
- Maintain database of ongoing and past litigation matters with key documents and status updates.
- Prepare litigation trackers, risk analysis reports, and case summaries for management review.
- Ensure proper documentation of assessment orders, appellate decisions, and legal opinions.
Qualifications
- CA / LLB / LLM / CS or equivalent professional degree.
- 2–5 years of experience in direct tax litigation and advisory, preferably in a corporate legal/taxation team.
- In-depth knowledge of the Income Tax Act, CBDT circulars, judicial precedents, and compliance requirements.
Key Skills
Strong understanding of direct tax laws, appellate procedures, and tax jurisprudence
Excellent drafting and legal interpretation skills
Effective communication and stakeholder management
High attention to detail and documentation discipline
Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines
Familiarity with e-filing systems, ITBA, and litigation tracking tools
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