Senior Legal Advisor

Job Description – Legal Advisor (Real Estate & Construction)

Position Title: Senior Legal Advisor

Department: Legal / Compliance

Industry: Real Estate & Construction

Location: Ravet

Reporting To: Managing Director

Role Overview

The Legal Advisor will be responsible for providing legal guidance and compliance support for real estate development projects. The role includes handling property-related documentation, statutory approvals, contracts, dispute management, and ensuring legal risk mitigation across all residential and commercial projects.

Key Responsibilities

1. Property & Land Legal Matters

• Conduct title due diligence and verification of land ownership documents
• Review 7/12 extracts, property cards, NA orders, sale deeds, development agreements, POA, and conveyance deeds
• Handle land acquisition, joint development agreements (JDA), and redevelopment matters
• Coordinate with government offices, advocates, and consultants for land-related approvals

2. Regulatory & Statutory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with RERA, Town Planning, PMC/PCMC, Revenue Department, and other local authorities
• Handle legal documentation related to building permissions, CC, OC, and completion certificates
• Advise management on compliance risks and legal implications

3. Contract Drafting & Vetting

• Draft, review, and vet agreements for sale, allotment letters, lease deeds, MOUs, work orders, contractor agreements, and vendor contracts
• Ensure agreements are legally compliant and protect company interests

4. Litigation & Dispute Management

• Manage legal disputes related to customers, contractors, vendors, landowners, and government authorities
• Coordinate with external advocates for civil, criminal, consumer court, RERA authority, and NCLT matters
• Prepare case summaries, replies, notices, and legal opinions

5. Customer & Sales Legal Support

• Support sales and CRM teams with customer agreement execution and legal clarifications
• Address customer legal queries and ensure proper documentation at booking and registration stages

6. Documentation & Record Management

• Maintain and update legal files, agreements, approvals, and litigation records
• Ensure proper safe custody of original land and project documents

7. Risk Management & Advisory

• Identify potential legal risks in projects and recommend preventive measures
• Provide legal advisory to management on new projects, policy changes, and strategic decisions

Required Qualifications

• LLB / LLM from a recognized university
• Registered with Bar Council of India

Experience

• 5–10 years of relevant experience in real estate / construction legal advisory
• Experience handling RERA matters, land due diligence, and project documentation preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of property laws, RERA, MOFA, Transfer of Property Act, Registration Act
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines
• Good coordination with government authorities and external counsels

Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Timely completion of land due diligence and documentation
• Zero or minimal legal non-compliance
• Effective dispute resolution and risk mitigation
• Accurate and timely contract drafting and review

Compensation

• As per company standards and experience

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹35,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person