Legal head - Real estate

Key Responsibilities

1. Real Estate & Property Matters

• Conduct and oversee title due diligence, land acquisition, and property documentation
• Draft, review, and negotiate sale deeds, lease deeds, development agreements, JVs, MoUs, POAs
• Advise on land use, zoning, RERA, stamp duty, and registration matters
• Manage legal aspects of residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects

2. Regulatory & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with RERA, local land laws, municipal regulations, environmental laws, and building approvals
• Liaise with government authorities, registrars, and regulatory bodies
• Track changes in real estate laws and advise management proactively

3. Contracts & Commercial Advisory

• Draft and vet contracts with contractors, architects, consultants, vendors, and financiers
• Provide legal advice on project structuring, financing, and risk allocation
• Support business teams in negotiations and deal closures

4. Litigation & Dispute Management

• Handle and oversee litigation, arbitration, and consumer complaints
• Coordinate with external counsels and manage legal strategy
• Monitor case progress, budgets, and outcomes

5. Corporate Legal & Governance

• Ensure compliance with Companies Act and corporate governance norms
• Support board matters, resolutions, and internal policies
• Manage legal audits and risk assessments

6. Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor the in-house legal team
• Allocate work, review outputs, and build legal best practices

Qualifications & Experience

• LLB / LLM from a recognized university
• 10–15+ years of post-qualification experience in real estate legal matters
• Prior experience with real estate developers, law firms, or infrastructure companies preferred
• Strong exposure to land laws, RERA, contracts, and litigation

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹50,000.00 - ₹70,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person