Legal Manager

Role Overview

The Legal Manager will oversee all legal aspects of land acquisition, project development, RERA documentation, vendor/contractor agreements, client sales agreements, and compliance across our Goa and Alibaug projects. This role requires someone detail-oriented, commercially sharp, and experienced with coastal regulations, local land laws, and real estate contracting.

1. Land Due Diligence & Acquisition

• Conduct thorough land title searches, including EC, Form I & XIV, tenancy checks, mutation records, and past litigations.
• Coordinate with local lawyers, surveyors, and government authorities for clearances.
• Review and draft agreements such as MOU, Agreement for Sale, Sale Deeds, Joint Development Agreements, and Gift/Lease Deeds.
• Evaluate zoning, CRZ (Coastal Regulation Zone) restrictions, FSI availability, and development potential.

2. Regulatory & Compliance

• Ensure compliance across RERA, local development control regulations, CRZ norms, Panchayat/Nagar Palika permissions, and environmental clearances.
• Handle registrations for RERA (project registration, quarterly updates, extensions).
• Maintain statutory registers, licenses, and compliance trackers for all projects.

3. Project & Construction Contracts

• Draft and negotiate contracts with architects, consultants, main contractors, subcontractors, PMC, interior designers, and other service vendors.
• Structure payment milestones, deliverables, and penalty clauses to reduce project risk.
• Vet tender documents and BOQs from a legal/commercial standpoint.

4. Sales & Client Documentation

• Draft/Review Agreement for Sale, Sale Deed, Villa Customisation Agreements, Extras/Variations documentation.
• Support the sales team on negotiations and finalization of client contracts.
• Ensure all marketing material and commitments made to buyers are legally compliant.

5. Litigation & Dispute Management

• Manage existing cases with external counsels, including property disputes, contractor disagreements, consumer grievances, or RERA matters.
• Advise management on risk mitigation and conflict resolution strategies.
• Draft replies to notices, demand letters, and regulatory queries.

6. Stakeholder Coordination

• Liaise with government authorities: Town & Country Planning, Panchayat, Survey Department, Registration Office, RERA Authority, CRZ authorities, and local landowners.
• Work closely with internal teams – Sales, Projects, Finance, and Design – to ensure legal alignment across all initiatives.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• LLB / LLM from a recognized university.
• Experience in real estate law, preferably with exposure to Goa or Maharashtra property laws.
• Strong grounding in land due diligence, RERA, construction contracting, and residential sales documentation.
• Exposure to luxury real estate or premium villa development is a strong plus.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹80,000.00 - ₹100,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person