Legal Manager Real Estate

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About Us

Zuari Global Trading LLP

Position Overview

The Legal Manager / Assistant Manager – Real Estate will provide comprehensive legal support to the organization’s real estate operations. This role involves handling legal documentation, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, managing disputes, and providing strategic legal advice to facilitate smooth business operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of real estate laws, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a range of property-related agreements including lease deeds, sale deeds, joint development agreements, and more.
• Conduct legal due diligence for land/property acquisitions and development projects.
• Ensure compliance with real estate regulations such as

  RERA

  and other applicable laws.
• Handle title verification, land acquisition, encroachment issues, and property litigation.
• Represent the company in legal proceedings and liaise with external legal counsel as required.
• Monitor regulatory changes and recommend policy or procedural updates.
• Identify legal risks in transactions and advise on mitigation strategies.
• Conduct regular audits of legal documentation related to properties.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders across departments like sales, procurement, and finance for legal alignment.
• Interact with government authorities, consultants, and external legal advisors.
• Perform any additional legal tasks assigned from time to time by the organization.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB)

  is mandatory;

  Master’s in Law (LLM)

  is preferred.
• 5 to 7 years of proven experience in

  real estate law

  , either in a corporate legal department or reputed law firm.
• In-depth knowledge of

  real estate laws

  ,

  RERA

  ,

  land acquisition procedures

  , and related statutory frameworks.
• Strong drafting, vetting, and negotiation skills.
• Hands-on experience with title verification and registration processes.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters under pressure and within tight deadlines.
• Membership in the

  Bar Council

  is an added advantage.

• Only local candidates from Goa will be considered.

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