Hiring: Principal – Direct Tax Advisory | FEMA | M&A
Location: Mumbai
Designation: Principal – Direct Tax Advisory
Qualification: CA – Qualified Chartered Accountant
Experience: Relevant experience in Direct Tax Advisory with exposure to FEMA and M&A
Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced Principal – Direct Tax Advisory to join a leading advisory firm in Mumbai. The role will focus on providing strategic tax advisory solutions to clients, with strong exposure to Direct Tax, FEMA regulations and M&A transactions.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage Direct Tax Advisory engagements for clients across various sectors.
Provide advisory on complex Income Tax matters, tax planning and structuring.
Advise clients on FEMA and cross-border transactions, including regulatory and tax implications.
Support M&A transactions, including tax due diligence, transaction structuring and evaluating tax implications.
Handle complex tax research, interpretation of laws and preparation of advisory opinions.
Work closely with clients and internal teams to deliver high-quality tax solutions.
Review and guide the work of junior team members.
Participate in client meetings and contribute to developing long-term client relationships.
Support business development initiatives, proposals and presentations as required.
Keep the team and clients updated on relevant changes in tax and regulatory laws.
Ideal Candidate
Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA).
Strong experience in Direct Tax Advisory.
Good working knowledge of FEMA and cross-border regulations.
Prior exposure to M&A / transaction advisory will be an added advantage.
Strong analytical, research, client management and communication skills.
Experience in a Big 4 / leading advisory or professional services firm would be preferred.
From live job posts on CoreHRx, updated 14 Oct 2026. Skill figures count posts that list their skills; salary figures only posts that show a salary.
