DGM-Legal (Real Estate)

Location:: Ekkaduthangal, Chennai (Work from Office ONLY)

Segment: Construction/Real Estate/Mining

Experience: 15 years plus till 20 years in Real estate firms/companies

Responsibilities:

This role requires a dynamic and solution-oriented legal professional with a keen understanding of both legal and business

objectives, enabling the company to grow while safeguarding its interests.

Major Accountabilities

Arbitration & Dispute Resolution

• Lead arbitration and dispute resolution efforts, including pre-litigation strategy, settlement negotiations, and structuring

favorable terms in settlements thereby managing the company's position in the arbitration proceedings.

• Provide strategic direction for managing legal disputes and advise senior management on the optimal course of action in

litigation and arbitration. Advise on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms, including mediation and concili-

ation, to avoid protracted litigation and ensure quicker resolutions.

Litigation and Regulatory Matters:

• Oversee and manage the company’s litigation strategy, acting as the primary legal advisor on litigation matters.

• Coordinate with external legal counsel on complex legal issues and ensure that the company’s legal strategies align with

overall business goals.

• Advise on compliance with Indian regulatory authorities such as SEBI, RBI, and the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA).

Corporate Governance and Compliance (Companies Act, 2013):

• Advise senior management on corporate governance practices, ensuring compliance with the Companies Act, 2013, and

related regulations.

• Lead the preparation of corporate filings, board resolutions, shareholder agreements, and statutory documents, ensuring

timely compliance with legal requirements.

• Monitor legal and regulatory changes and assess their impact on the company’s operations.

Contract Management and Negotiation:

• Oversee the negotiation, drafting, and review of various business contracts, ensuring legal enforceability and minimizing

risk exposure.

• Identify potential legal risks in business agreements and lead the development of risk mitigation strategies.

• Ensure that all contracts and agreements align with the company’s business objectives and legal requirements under

Indian law.

Intellectual Property (IP) Strategy and Protection:

• Direct the company’s approach to intellectual property management, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and

trade secrets.

• Ensure the protection and enforcement of the company’s intellectual property rights, handling disputes, registrations,

and licensing agreements.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹75,000.00 - ₹125,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person