Litigation Claims Associate at Catch

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.