About Godrej Properties Limited:
Godrej Properties brings the Godrej Group philosophy of innovation, sustainability, and excellence to the real estate industry. Each Godrej Properties development combines a 125-year legacy of excellence and trust with a commitment to cutting edge design, technology, and sustainability. In FY 2021, Godrej Properties emerged as the largest developer in India by the value and volume of residential sales achieved.
Godrej Properties has deeply focused on sustainable development. In 2010, GPL committed that all of its developments would be third party certified green buildings. In 2020,2021 and again in 2022, the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark ranked GPL #1 globally amongst listed residential developers for its sustainability and ESG practices. In 2017, GPL was one of the founding partners of the Sustainable Housing Leadership Consortium (SHLC), whose mission is to spread sustainable development practices across the Indian real estate sector. In recent years, Godrej Properties has received over 300 awards and recognitions, including the Porter Prize 2019, The Most Trusted Real Estate Brand in the 2019 Brand Trust Report, Builder of the Year at the CNBC-Awaaz Real Estate Awards 2019, and The Economic Times Best Real Estate Brand 2018.
Role Summary:
We are looking for an experienced and strategic legal professional to join as
Deputy General Manager Legal (Plotted Development)
. The incumbent will lead legal operations for plotted development projects, primarily across the Pune region. This role involves overseeing legal due diligence for land acquisitions, managing external counsel, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks including RERA, and advising internal stakeholders on key legal matters. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in real estate law, particularly land acquisition, society formation, and regulatory compliance, and will play a key role in enabling risk-mitigated business growth.
Key responsibilities
1. Legal Due Diligence & Documentation
- Lead the legal due diligence (TDD) process for plotted development projects to ensure clear and marketable land titles.
- Oversee the review and finalization of legal documents such as MoUs, Term Sheets, Agreements to Sell, Development Agreements, and Conveyance/Lease Deeds.
- Evaluate legal risks in land acquisition transactions and propose effective risk mitigation strategies.
- Liaise with external legal counsel and manage their deliverables to ensure accurate, timely, and commercially viable legal support.
2. Contract Management & Drafting
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of real estate contracts including customer agreements, land acquisition contracts, and third-party vendor agreements.
- Standardize templates for recurring legal documents to drive efficiency and consistency in legal documentation.
- Ensure that all contracts align with project-specific and business objectives.
3. Regulatory Compliance & Legal Advisory
- Advise internal teams on regulatory compliance, RERA obligations, and statutory requirements relevant to plotted developments.
- Monitor legal developments in the real estate sector and assess implications on current and future projects.
- Support audits, inquiries, and inspections by regulatory authorities, and ensure prompt resolution of legal issues.
4. Society Formation & Conveyance
- Supervise legal aspects of society/association formation for plotted layouts including registration, documentation, and conveyance execution.
- Coordinate with customer representatives and internal teams to facilitate timely and compliant transfer of titles.
5. Stakeholder Engagement & Coordination
- Act as the legal business partner to the BD, Projects, Liaison, and Finance teams, providing strategic legal inputs across project lifecycles.
- Mentor junior legal team members and guide regional legal teams on key legal processes and approvals.
- Be the point of contact for zones without dedicated legal personnel and ensure smooth coordination across stakeholders.
6. Process Excellence & Risk Management
- Drive adherence to internal legal processes and timelines to ensure accuracy and governance.
- Identify opportunities for improving legal workflows and reducing documentation cycle time.
- Maintain a proactive approach to identifying legal risks and implementing controls to safeguard company interests.
Key Interfaces:
Internal Stakeholders
Purpose
Business Development
Legal inputs on land records, deal structuring
Projects Team
Inputs for timelines and documentation
Liaison Team
Compliance with approvals and regulations
Finance & Accounts
Coordination for payment releases
Other Departments
Advice on contracts, agreements, and legal queries
Who are we looking for?
- Education : LLB (Full-time) from a recognized university
- Experience : Minimum 10 years of relevant legal experience, with a strong background in real estate law, land acquisition, and plotted development
- Preferred Industry: Real Estate, Law Firms with real estate practice, Infrastructure Development
Critical Skills:
Key Skills:
- Strong expertise in Land Due Diligence & Title Verification
- Proficiency in Contract Drafting & Negotiation
- Deep knowledge of RERA , Real Estate Laws , and Local Land Regulations (Maharashtra)
- Hands-on experience in Society Formation & Conveyancing
- Excellent Stakeholder Management and Interpersonal Skills
- Strong Legal Risk Assessment and Compliance Oversight abilities
- Ability to manage external counsel and cross-functional collaboration
An inclusive Godrej
Before you go, there is something important we want to highlight. There is no place for discrimination at Godrej. Diversity is the philosophy of who we are as a company. And has been for over a century. It s not just in our DNA and nice to do. Being more diverse - especially having our team members reflect the diversity of our businesses and communities - helps us innovate better and grow faster. We hope this resonates with you.
We take pride in being an equal opportunities employer. We recognize merit and encourage diversity. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination on the basis of nationality, race, color, religion, caste, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or marital status and ensure equal opportunities for all our team members.
If this sounds like a role for you, apply now!
We look forward to meeting you.
