Legal Manager

Job location is Matunga, Mumbai and salary is up to 8 LPA Negotiable for the right candidate.

1.Property & Land Legal Matters

• Conduct title due diligence, ownership verification, and encumbrance checks for land parcels which are being considered for acquisitions.
• Review and maintain all land and revenue records, including property cards, 7/12 extracts, mutation entries, and NA/NOC documents and all other documents to each land parcel of the company.
• Coordinate with the Revenue Department, Collector’s office, and Tehsildar offices for property-related matters permissions, and hearings as may be required.
• Handle mutation, demarcation, and land conversion issues independently.

2.Drafting & Vetting of Legal Documents

• Draft, vet, and finalize various real estate contracts and agreements, including
• Development Agreements, Joint Development Agreements (JDA), and Joint Venture Contracts
• MoUs, Sale Deeds, Lease Deeds, and Power of Attorney
• Agreements for Sale, Allotment Letters, and conveyance-related documentation
• Vendor, consultant, and contractor agreements
• Ensure contractual protection of company interests and legal soundness of all documents.

3.MAHARERA Compliance

• Manage end-to-end MAHARERA registration, extensions, quarterly updates, and project reporting.
• Prepare and verify documentation for Forms A, B, C, and other required declarations.
• Coordinate with auditors and consultants for CA, Architect, and Engineer certificates.
• Ensure strict adherence to RERA advertising and disclosure norms.
• Attend RERA hearings and represent the company before the authority when required.

4.

• Handle all government correspondences with departments various departments like Town Planning, and Revenue Offices.
• Prepare written communications, responses to notices, and official replies on behalf of the company.
• Attend government hearings, site inspections, and followups related to project and property issues.

5.Litigation & Legal Proceedings

• Handle and coordinate ongoing litigation, arbitration, and revenue cases involving the company.
• Work with external legal counsels for filing replies, affidavits, and case documentation.
• Maintain a litigation tracker with case summaries, next dates, and follow ups.

6.Advisory & Internal Legal Support

• Provide legal advisory to management on project structuring, land acquisition, and contract negotiations.
• Support internal departments, Operations, Finance, and Sales with legal inputs on agreements and compliance.
• Identify potential legal risks and recommend appropriate preventive actions.

Required Primary Skills

• Strong knowledge of property law, redevelopment regulations, MAHARERA and Development Regulations
• Excellent drafting, vetting, and negotiation skills.
• Experience in government hearings and official correspondence.
• Good communication, documentation, and coordination abilities.
• Proactive, reliable, and capable of managing multiple assignments independently.
• High ethical standards and attention to legal accuracy.

Key Performance Indicators

• Accuracy and quality of legal documentation.
• Timely completion of MAHARERA filings and updates.
• Successful resolution of revenue and government matters.
• Timeliness of government correspondences and follow-ups.
• Reduction in legal risks and pending compliance issues.
• Effective coordination with consultants, authorities, and internal teams.
• Up to date data systems and documentation
• Follow up with court matters on regular basis and making sure that cases are resolved at the earliest

Working Hours: Monday to Saturday working 10:30 am to 7:00 pm

Experience: Minimum 3–7 years in real estate legal function, preferably with developers or law firms specializing in property law.

Education: LLB / LLM (specialization in Property or Corporate Law preferred).

Salary: up to 8 LPA Negotiable

Location: Matunga, Mumbai

For More Details, call on 9714274730 or mail send your cv on tanuja@postaresume.co.in