Legal Head / Legal Manager

Designation: Legal Head / Legal Manager Department: Legal Reports To: Directors

Purpose:

To independently lead and manage all legal due diligence, documentation, and compliance functions for the organization encompassing both litigation and non-litigation matters. The role involves conducting in-depth internal title scrutiny, ownership verification, and legal risk assessment for all prospective and ongoing land acquisitions to ensure every transaction is legally sound before it reaches external validation. This includes complete in-house non-litigation work (due diligence, title verification, documentation, drafting, and internal opinions) in coordination with the panel legal team for external validation, whereas litigation matters are entirely handled by the panel advocates, with the in-house team responsible for active coordination, briefing, and case tracking. The position demands strong legal acumen, real-estate law expertise, and proactive cross-departmental coordination to safeguard the company's legal and commercial interests.

Key Responsibility Areas (KRAs)

KRA

Description

Key Deliverables / KPIs

1. Title Scrutiny & Legal Due Diligence

Conduct comprehensive in-house title verification and ownership chain mapping of all proposed and ongoing land parcels.

- Accuracy and completeness of internal title reports- % of lands with clear internal opinion within target timelines- Timely MIS updates and document flow completion

2. Drafting & Documentation

Drafting and vetting of MOUs, Land Purchase Agreements, Sale Deeds, Notices, and related instruments.

- Draft turnaround time (?3 working days)- % of templates standardized- Legal accuracy and compliance score

3. Business Development Coordination

Working closely with BD to obtain missing or additional ownership documents from landlords or government offices.

- % of required documents procured on time- Efficiency of coordination (follow-up closure rate ?90%)

4. Panel Advocate Coordination

Submitting internally vetted land files to panel advocates for external legal opinions; managing to-and-fro coordination of documents.

- Timely dispatch of files to panel advocates- % of panel advocate checklists cleared- On-time receipt of final legal opinions

5. Customer / Purchaser Query Handling

Supporting CRM in resolving purchaser advocate queries for title and documentation clearance.

- Response time ?2 working days- % of queries resolved without escalation

6. Court Case Coordination (Litigation)

Supporting and coordinating with external counsels for ongoing litigation matters, preparing hearing briefs, and maintaining case MIS.

- 100% hearing preparation and update compliance- Timely submission of court case status reports

7. Legal MIS & Reporting

Maintaining and reviewing MIS for title scrutiny, panel advocates, and court cases; presenting consolidated legal reports to Directors.

- Zero data discrepancy- MIS and reports updated weekly and reviewed monthly

KPI Measurement Summary

KPI Area

Measure

Target / Frequency

Title Scrutiny & Due Diligence

Lands reviewed & internal opinions finalized

?4 titles/month

Document Accuracy

Errors or revisions

?2 per month

Draft Preparation

Avg. days per draft

?3 days

MIS Update

Frequency

Weekly

BD Coordination

Document follow-up closure rate

?90%

Panel Advocate Coordination

File to opinion turnaround

?30 days

Court Case Updates

Hearing preparation compliance

100%

Customer Queries

Resolution turnaround

?2 days

Reporting

Monthly consolidated report

100% on-time submission

4. Hierarchy and Scalability

Level

Designation

Role Focus

Legal Head / Manager

End-to-end oversight of legal due diligence, documentation, litigation coordination, and compliance management.

Senior Legal Executive / Officer

Execution of title scrutiny, drafting, document tracking, and advocate coordination.

Paralegal / Legal Assistant (Future)

Document collection, filing, registry tasks, scanning, and MIS data maintenance.

External Panel Advocates

Provide external opinions and handle litigation representation.

5. Reporting & Review Mechanism

? Weekly Internal Review: Title scrutiny, drafting, and litigation coordination updates.

? Monthly MIS Review: Submitted to Directors with summary and next steps.

? Quarterly Legal Audit: Verification of pending documents, risk alerts, and SLA adherence.

6. Competency Skills

? Deep knowledge of real-estate law, RERA, land acquisition, and title verification

? Expertise in drafting and vetting property-related legal instruments

? Proficiency in coordination with government offices and advocates

? Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills

? High integrity and attention to detail

7. Training & Development Plan

? Annual training: Land Laws, RERA updates, Stamp Duty & Registration reforms

? Quarterly workshops: Panel advocate-led case studies on complex title issues

? Continuous learning: Legal tech, document automation, and compliance systems

8. Performance Appraisal Weightage

Parameter

Weightage (%)

Title Scrutiny & Due Diligence

40%

Coordination (BD, Panel, CRM)

20%

Litigation Support & Court Coordination

15%

MIS & Reporting

15%

Drafting & Documentation

10%