Legal Manager

Job Summary:

Legal Manager Redevelopment

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, vet, and finalize Redevelopment Agreements, Development Agreements, Power of Attorney, Supplementary Agreements, and Tripartite Agreements with societies and individual members.
• Conduct title verification and due diligence on redevelopment properties to ensure clear ownership and compliance with applicable laws.
• Handle liaison and coordination with housing societies, advocates, architects, and government authorities (SRA, MHADA, MCGM, etc.) for approvals and documentation.
• Review and monitor compliance with RERA, MOFA, DCR, MRTP Act, and other statutory regulations applicable to redevelopment.
• Provide legal opinions on project feasibility, risks, and structure of redevelopment deals.
• Represent the developer in society meetings, negotiations, and member interactions from a legal perspective.
• Draft and issue legal notices, consents, undertakings, and affidavits as required.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel for litigation, arbitration, and regulatory matters.
• Support internal teams (liaison, projects, sales, and finance) with legal inputs during project execution.
• Maintain proper documentation, tracking, and record management for all redevelopment-related legal activities.

Qualifications & Experience:

• LLB / LLM from a recognized university.
• Minimum 710 years of experience in real estate / redevelopment law, preferably on the developer side.
• Strong understanding of SRA, MHADA, Co-operative Housing Society Acts, and Municipal laws.
• Experience in handling multiple redevelopment projects from inception to agreement execution.

Skills & Attributes:

• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Sound knowledge of property and redevelopment laws in Maharashtra (especially Mumbai).
• Strong stakeholder management and conflict resolution skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Proficiency in MS Office and document management systems.
• Ability to work independently and in coordination with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Background:

• Prior experience working with real estate developers or builders on society redevelopment projects.
• Exposure to RERA compliance, title clearance, and registration processes.
• Working knowledge of court procedures and statutory approvals related to redevelopment.