Legal Senior Manager

Job Description

Role & responsibilities Job Objective - To lead and direct the legal function in order to ensure effective management of legal, contractual and compliance matters. Support identification and mitigation of legal risks for the firm and operations - To secure litigation free properties with clear titles through effective management of all legal and compliance matters and ensure its smooth handover to the customer Perspectives Key Responsibilities : - Play the role of a key influencer in industry interest group thereby enabling company to have a say in shaping of Government policies with respect to Real Estate - Provide legal support to leadership in policy formulation for the company - Develop guidelines to manage contracts effectively so as to minimize exposure of company to claims and litigation - Build rapport and develop sustainable relationships with the land owners which would aid in further property acquisition from or through them - Build and maintain relationships with recognized external advocates from a long-term perspective to ensure cost effective and preferential services for company - Survey the environment to keep abreast of changes in the regulatory framework, legal formalities and compliances pertaining to the Real Estate industry; provide inputs to the Top Management to capitalize on emerging opportunities and trends - Provide functional guidance to ensure standardization of Legal practices; act as the final authority on all decisions with respect to the Legal matters across the organization - Coordinate with the Government & Regulatory Authorities for obtaining sanctions & licenses - Keep track of existing laws and changes to laws governing urban and rural land development. Help the leadership in capitalizing on any emerging opportunities for the benefit of the organization - Guide the Leadership in interpretation of local by-laws and rules while entering into any land deal - Review, negotiate and finalize documents (MOU, Joint Development Agreement, Lease Deed, Sales Deed, Space Sharing Agreement, Agreement to Sell, Agreement to Build etc.) from a legal perspective, ensuring minimal / no risk to company - Resolve any contractual issues developed while working with clients, JV partners, sub-contractors, contract employees, vendors, service providers etc. - Work closely with Bankers to obtain project approvals by providing required documentation support; coordinate with Marketing Department for additional documentation (if required) - Identify and empanel external legal counsels and consultants for various jobs as and when required - Work closely with external advocates to finalize pleadings to be filed before the relevant courts; provide necessary guidance to Managers to present the evidence before the court - Evaluate land records and conduct a thorough due diligence for all deals and transactions; highlight concern areas / gaps and recommend risk mitigation strategies / options - Work closely with the Liaison Department to ensure timely completion of the conversion process / land usage and Khatha transfer and other related activities - Drive circulation of information / legal updates (latest amendments, gazette notifications, government orders etc.) to all concerned departments / employees in company to ensure that everybody is well informed - Lead the development of a mechanism to check and counter-check adherence to legal/ statutory compliances across all the departments and regions - Lead the development of a database of Land owners, Advocates and Project specific details (residential, commercial and retail); continuously update the same - Track and foresee impending legal risks across and develop timely interventions to prevent business loss - Ensure timely and efficient coordination with business partners for gaining clarity on all issues of disputes and policy interpretation - Provide timely support to Internal Departments on all legal related matters; standardize the protocols for legal support and control processes across company - Minimize penalties due to oversight / errors in legal and compliance matters pertaining to land acquisition - Minimize monetary losses due to project delays due to pending litigation Qualification - Masters in Law / Business Law Experience - 15 - 25 years of experience with at least 5 years experience in the Legal Function within the Real Estate industry CANDIDATES SHOULD BE FROM BANGALORE ONLY