Legal Head

Head of Legal, Real Estate Development

Key Responsibilities

• RERA Compliance:

  Ensure strict adherence to the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA). This includes securing all necessary approvals, managing HRERA-approved transfers, and maintaining legal compliance for all project phases.

• Strategic Advisory:

  Provide comprehensive and proactive legal counsel to the management, promoters, and cross-functional teams (e.g., Finance, Construction, Sales) on all legal and regulatory matters affecting the company and the project.

• Risk Management:

  Identify, assess, and mitigate all legal and regulatory risks associated with the project's development, financing, sales, and operations.

Contracts & Documentation

• Drafting and Negotiation:

  Draft, review, and negotiate all high-value and complex legal documents, including:
• Construction, EPC, and contractor agreements related to the development of the remaining

  6 Towers

  to be built, in addition to the

  4 already built

  towers.
• Agreements for the purchase of materials, equipment, and services.
• Sales, allotment, and conveyance deeds for the

  456 residential units

  (including

  8 Penthouses

  ).
• Financing and investment documentation, especially concerning the new funding and diluted promoter stakes.

• Title and Due Diligence:

  Oversee and conduct legal due diligence, title verification, and all necessary documentation for the project's

  21 acres

  of land in

  Sector 30, Panchkula

  .

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

• Dispute Management:

  Effectively handle and manage all litigation, arbitration, and legal disputes, including consumer complaints, title suits, and construction claims.

• External Counsel Management:

  Liaise with, appoint, and manage external legal counsel to ensure cost-effective and successful representation.

Corporate Governance

• Ensure that the current organisation adheres to all statutory requirements, corporate resolutions, and internal governance policies.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Degree:

  A Law Degree (

  LL.B.

  or equivalent) from an accredited university. A Master's degree (

  LL.M.

  ) or equivalent postgraduate qualification is desirable.

• License:

  Must be a licensed legal practitioner in India.

• Experience:

  A minimum of

  10-15 years

  of progressive experience in legal practice, with at least

  5 years

  in a senior legal management or Head of Legal role within a reputable

  real estate development company

  or a law firm specializing in real estate.

• Real Estate Law Expertise:

  In-depth, proven knowledge of real estate laws, including RERA, Transfer of Property Act, Contract Law, Land Acquisition, and local regulations in

  Haryana

  is essential.

Essential Skills

• Exceptional

  contract drafting

  and

  negotiation

  skills.
• Strong

  leadership

  and team management abilities.
• High level of

  integrity

  ,

  professionalism

  , and a proven track record of ethical practice.
• Ability to work strategically and effectively under pressure to meet aggressive project deadlines.

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