Legal Manager

Job Description

Job Title: Manager - Legal Department: Legal Location: Corporate Office Reports To: CEO Experience Required: 10+ years in legal leadership roles, preferably in the real estate or infrastructure sector Job Type: Full-Time Job Summary: Manager – Legal to lead the legal function for our Real Estate & Construction business. This role will be responsible for developing legal strategy, overseeing all legal matters including litigation, compliance, contracts, and land-related issues, and ensuring the business operates within the legal framework of applicable laws and regulations. The ideal candidate will be a strategic legal advisor with strong leadership skills, deep expertise in real estate and construction law, and a proven track record in managing complex legal challenges in a corporate environment. Key Responsibilities: 1. Legal Strategy & Leadership Define and implement the legal vision and strategy aligned with the organization’s goals. Act as a legal advisor to the board and senior management on all legal, compliance, and regulatory matters. Lead the legal team and ensure effective internal legal support across business units. 2. Land Acquisition & Due Diligence Oversee all legal aspects of land acquisition, including title due diligence, encumbrance checks, and negotiations with landowners. Ensure land records are clean, marketable, and properly documented. 3. Contract Management Review, draft, and negotiate complex commercial agreements including Joint Development Agreements (JDAs), Sale Deeds, Lease Agreements, EPC Contracts, MOUs, and vendor contracts. Establish standardized contract templates and approval workflows. 4. Litigation & Dispute Resolution Manage all legal disputes, litigations, and arbitrations involving the company. Coordinate with external legal counsel; monitor case progress and represent company interests in court and other forums. 5. Regulatory Compliance Ensure full compliance with RERA, Municipal Corporation regulations, Labour Laws, Environmental Laws, and other applicable laws. Handle all legal aspects of project approvals, sanctions, and NOCs from relevant authorities. 6. Risk Management & Governance Identify legal risks and proactively create mitigation plans. Develop and implement internal policies, compliance frameworks, and code of conduct. Ensure legal records and contracts are securely maintained. 7. Stakeholder & Team Management Lead, mentor, and manage the in-house legal team and external consultants. Collaborate with finance, projects, planning, and business development teams to provide legal support across operations. Requirements: Education: LLB / LLM from a reputed university; Company Secretary (CS) or MBA (Law) is a plus. Experience: Minimum 10 years of post-qualification experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role in real estate or construction sector. Gender: Male Skills: In-depth knowledge of real estate laws, land acquisition, construction contracts, and regulatory approvals. Strong leadership, negotiation, and decision-making capabilities. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure. Key Competencies: Strategic legal thinking Leadership & team development High integrity and ethical standards Commercial and business acumen Risk management and compliance orientation Working Conditions: Location: Corporate Office in Hyderabad Travel: Travel to project sites and regulatory offices as per work requirement