General Manager - Legal

Role Overview:

The General Manager - Legal will be responsible for overseeing all legal aspects of the company’s operations, with a particular focus on real estate transactions including Land acquisition, Due Diligence reports, and Vetting land documents, Land Litigation, Dispute Resolution, and Drafting Deeds. Strong expertise in real estate law is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

Real Estate & Development:

Land Acquisition

·        Handle the legal aspects of land acquisition, Conduct Title Verification, due diligence, and research on land records to confirm the legitimacy of land ownership, encumbrances, and any legal issues.

·        Review and draft agreements related to land purchase, Vetting land documents, Land Litigation, Dispute Resolution.

Legal due Diligence & Documentation:

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·        Ensure clear legal title and risk-free land acquisition in coordination with local counsel and consultants.

·        Oversee the review and finalization of legal documents such as MOUs, AGPAs, DAGPAs, Agreements to Sell, Development Agreements and Conveyance/Lease Deeds.

·        Evaluate legal risks in land acquisition transactions and propose effective risk mitigation strategies.

Contract Management & Drafting:

·        Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of real estate contracts including customer agreements, land acquisition contracts, third-party vendor agreements,  MOUs, Sale Deeds, Sale Agreements, AGPAs, DAGPAs, and Lease Deeds/Lease Agreements.

·        Ensure that all contracts align with project-specific and business objectives.

·        Standardize templates for recurring legal documents to drive efficiency and consistency in legal documentation.

Compliance & Regulatory

·        Ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations related to real estate and corporate affairs.

·        Liaise with regulatory bodies, government authorities, and external legal advisors as needed.

·        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.

Dispute Resolution & Litigation:

·        Manage and oversee all pending litigation and arbitration matters related to land, development projects, or commercial disputes.

·        Coordinate with external counsel and represent the company legal interests effectively.

Leadership & Strategy:

·        Act as a key advisor to the leadership team on legal strategy and risk management.

·        Establish and implement legal policies, systems, and controls to ensure robust legal governance.

KEY SKILLS:

·        Strong expertise in Land Due Diligence & Title Verification

·        Proficiency in Contract Drafting, MOUs, Drafting Agreements.

·        Knowledge of RERA, Real Estate Laws, and Local Land Regulations

·        Strong Legal Risk Assessment and Compliance Oversight abilities

. Ability to manage external counsel and cross-functional collaboration.