IN_Senior Associate Indirect Tax Advisory (Trade Policy) IDT Policy TRS Gurgaon

Job Description & Summary: 

A career within Trade Policy team with the Firm’s Indirect Tax practice will provide you with the opportunity to help clients navigate complex FTA and Trade regulations through policy interpretation and strategic advisory. You will work on analyzing regulatory changes, evaluating business impact, and delivering actionable insights to support compliance, risk mitigation, and efficient trade structuring. 

Responsibilities: 

1) Qualitative contribution to ideation of new trade policy work and associated possible client deliverables, such as Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) related assignments; any specific studies related to trade and investment policy, on behalf of the firm or as considered necessary by the reporting partner   

2) Other relevant deliverables including trade regulations related updates (Free Trade Agreements, WTO related developments, etc.) as adjusted in consultation with the reporting partner  

3) Contribution to Special Projects – subjective evaluation depending on the number of projects and the level of contribution, as determined to be necessary by the reporting partner  
4) Query responses – To support all India teams with responses/ insights on changes in trade policy 
5) Key Attributes (Knowledge, analytical skills, articulation and leadership) - Level expected at relevant position 

Mandatory skill sets: 

- Strong knowledge of FTA and Trade Regulations 

- Ability to interpret trade regulations in business context 

- Strong analytical and drafting skills 

Preferred skill sets: 

- Exposure to advisory engagements and structuring 

- Experience in policy advocacy or representations 

- Understanding of global Trade frameworks 

Years of experience required: 

3–6 years in Trade Policy support work 

Education qualification: 

CA / LLB / MBA (Finance)