Litigation Claims Associate

About the position

Purpose of the Role:
As a Litigation Claims Executive, you will play a crucial role in managing and escalating international withholding tax claims requiring formal legal action. Your work will focus on proactively litigating delayed or unassessed claims with tax authorities and Courts, participating in regularisation projects, and assisting in proactively working on incomplete claims. This role demands legal drafting, case and deadline management skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across internal teams and with external stakeholders.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Litigation and Claims Case Management
Manage litigation and appeal processes for withholding tax claims that remain unassessed or delayed, ensuring timely escalation.
Lead regularisation projects to proactively litigate dormant claims and compel assessments by relevant tax offices or Courts.
Maintain detailed and accurate litigation files, monitor deadlines, and ensure compliance with jurisdictional requirements.
Pre-Litigation Risk Identification
Identify high-risk queries or claims with missing documentation that may lead to litigation.
Work with internal teams to resolve issues or prepare cases for formal legal escalation.
Legal Drafting, Research & Tax Law Updates
Prepare legal documents and correspondence, conduct research, and stay updated on tax laws, regulations,
and court rulings to support and strengthen case strategies.
Tax Law and Judicial Developments
Continuously monitor and stay informed of new withholding tax regulations, court rulings, and judicial precedents relevant to international tax claims.
Analyse the impact of legislative and judicial changes on ongoing and future litigation cases.
Proactively incorporate updated legal knowledge into case strategies and team knowledge sharing.
Collaboration with Internal and External Stakeholders
Work closely with the Team Leader as well as Legal, Operations, and Client Service teams to align on litigation
approaches and documentation needs.
Liaise with foreign tax authorities, external agents/attorneys, and international offices during disputes.
Process Improvement and Compliance
Identify opportunities to improve litigation workflows and reduce future claim disputes.
Ensure all activities adhere to company policies, legal regulations, and confidentiality standards.

EDUCATION
A bachelor's degree in law (LLB, BA Law, BCom Law) is advantageous; however, candidates with a degree in a
related field combined with relevant legal or tax, experience will also be considered. Prior completion of legal articles is not a requirement.

COMPETENCIES
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Legal drafting, research and case management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including client-facing interactions.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a hybrid work environment.
High attention to detail, confidentiality, and professionalism.
High organizational skills.

Desired Skills:

• Advanced Microsoft Office Suite
• Legal Research
• Legal Drafting
• Tax law

Desired Qualification Level:

• Degree