Sr. Associate/Manager - M&A Tax

This role is for one of Weekday’s clients
Salary range: Rs 1500000 - Rs 4000000 (ie INR 15-40 LPA)
Min Experience: 2 years
Location: Mumbai
JobType: full-time

About the Role:

We are looking for a dynamic and driven Sr. Associate / Manager – M&A Tax professional to join our growing tax and transaction advisory team. The ideal candidate will have experience in Mergers & Acquisitions, deal structuring, and tax due diligence and will play a key role in advising clients on tax-efficient deal strategies and structures. This is an exciting opportunity for a tax professional looking to specialize in high-impact M&A transactions and work with leading corporates, investors, and private equity clients across diverse sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

• M&A Tax Advisory:
  Provide end-to-end tax advisory support on M&A transactions, including buy-side and sell-side structuring, joint ventures, divestitures, and business reorganizations.
• Deal Structuring:
  Devise innovative and tax-efficient structures for complex transactions while evaluating potential tax exposures and risks. Assist in transaction planning for cross-border acquisitions and restructurings.
• Tax Due Diligence:
  Conduct comprehensive tax due diligence and review target entities for potential tax liabilities. Prepare detailed tax due diligence reports and risk matrices for client review.
• Regulatory Compliance & Risk Assessment:
  Ensure compliance with relevant tax regulations including Income Tax, International Tax, Transfer Pricing, GAAR, and BEPS frameworks. Identify areas of tax exposure and recommend solutions for mitigation.
• Client Engagement & Relationship Management:
  Interact with clients regularly, understand their business goals, and align tax strategies with their broader business objectives. Deliver presentations and reports to senior client stakeholders.
• Coordination & Collaboration:
  Collaborate with internal teams (Legal, Corporate Finance, and Audit) to provide a holistic transaction advisory experience. Coordinate with legal counsel and external advisors on deal documentation.
• Research & Insights:
  Stay updated with developments in tax laws, judicial pronouncements, and market trends affecting M&A. Contribute to knowledge sharing, whitepapers, and internal training.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Educational Background:
  CA or LLB (with strong tax background). Additional qualifications such as CS or a Master’s in Taxation would be an advantage.
• Experience:
  Minimum of 2+ years of relevant experience in M&A Tax, corporate tax advisory, or transaction advisory with a reputed consulting firm, Big 4, or corporate M&A team.
• Technical Expertise:
  Strong knowledge of Indian Income Tax Act, M&A tax provisions, international tax, and cross-border structuring.
• Analytical Thinking:
  Ability to interpret complex tax legislation and assess implications for transactions.
• Communication Skills:
  Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Able to simplify and explain complex tax implications to non-technical stakeholders.
• Project Management:
  Capable of managing multiple engagements simultaneously and delivering within deadlines.