Legal Manager for (Real Estate and Construction Industries)

Job Description: Legal Manager – Real Estate & Construction (Documents Drafting)Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Legal Manager to oversee and manage all legal documentation, contracts, and compliance matters for our real estate and construction projects. The candidate will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various legal documents, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, and safeguarding the company’s interests in all transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Drafting & Reviewing Legal Documents
• Draft, vet, and finalize agreements such as:
• Sale Deeds, Lease Deeds, Joint Development Agreements (JDAs), MOUs, POAs.
• Construction Contracts, Work Orders, Vendor Agreements, Service Contracts.
• Loan/Mortgage Documentation, Collaboration Agreements.
• Ensure clarity, accuracy, and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Regulatory & Compliance
• Ensure compliance with RERA, Contract Act, Transfer of Property Act, Stamp Duty & Registration laws.
• Maintain updated knowledge of land acquisition, zoning laws, municipal approvals, and other real estate regulations.
• Coordinate with statutory authorities, legal counsel, and consultants.
• Legal Risk Management
• Identify potential legal risks in contracts and suggest mitigations.
• Safeguard the company’s rights in all transactions and negotiations.
• Ensure proper due diligence for land/property acquisitions and project clearances.
• Litigation & Dispute Resolution
• Support and manage litigation matters, arbitration, or dispute resolution related to projects.
• Liaise with external legal counsel and monitor case progress.
• Advisory Role
• Provide legal opinions to management on project-related matters.
• Guide business teams in contract negotiations and compliance.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: LLB/LLM from a recognized university.
• Experience: 7–12 years of experience in real estate & construction industry legal management, with a strong background in contract/document drafting.
• Knowledge:
• Strong understanding of RERA, land laws, property registration, stamp duty, and contract laws.
• Familiarity with FIDIC contracts and construction industry legal practices (preferred).
• Skills:
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines.

Key Attributes

• Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
• Proactive and business-oriented mindset.
• High integrity and confidentiality in handling sensitive matters.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams (projects, finance, sales, procurement).

Reporting To

• Managing Director

Location

• Madhavaram ,Chennai

Employment Type

• Full-Time

Apply through

Ph-9363405130, hr@vrlivin.co.in

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Provident Fund

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Madhavaram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Real estate sales: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person