Associate Director

Assistant Director - Transaction Tax | Gurgaon

Location: Gurgaon

Designation: Assistant Director (AD) - Transaction Tax

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Director - Transaction Tax to lead and manage complex transaction tax engagements involving mergers & acquisitions, corporate restructurings, due diligence, and deal advisory. The role requires strong technical expertise, commercial acumen, stakeholder management capabilities, and the ability to drive transactions from inception to closure.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead transaction tax engagements including deal structuring, group restructurings, and tax due diligence assignments.
• Advise clients on the tax, regulatory, and commercial aspects of transactions.
• Manage end-to-end execution of assignments and act as the primary point of contact for clients and counterparties.
• Participate in negotiations with counterparties and provide strategic inputs to protect client interests.
• Review, negotiate, and advise on transaction documentation from a tax and risk mitigation perspective.
• Prepare and review tax opinions, memos, and advisory reports critical to deal closure.
• Provide implementation support for transaction structures and advisory recommendations.
• Drive project management activities, ensuring timely execution and closure of all deal workstreams.
• Develop insightful and impactful presentations for senior management and clients.
• Identify transaction risks and propose practical, commercially viable solutions.
• Mentor and coach team members while contributing to their technical and professional development.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality client service.

Desired Profile

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA).
• Significant experience in Transaction Tax, M&A Tax, Deal Advisory, or related areas.
• Strong understanding of direct tax laws and transaction structuring.
• Exposure to regulatory aspects impacting transactions will be an added advantage.
• Experience leading client relationships and managing complex engagements.

Key Skills

• Strong transaction tax and deal advisory expertise.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to think on your feet and provide practical solutions under tight timelines.
• Strong drafting, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to seamlessly navigate technical and commercial discussions.
• Proven stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Experience in team management, mentoring, and business development initiatives.
• Strong risk assessment and documentation review capabilities.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work on high-profile M&A and restructuring transactions.
• Exposure to marquee clients across industries.
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial work environment.
• Leadership role with significant client interaction and team management responsibilities.

Interested candidates can share their profiles for this exciting leadership opportunity in Transaction Tax at Gurgaon.