Manager - Legal with Real estate experience

Job Description – Legal Manager (Real Estate Development)

Position Title: Legal Manager

Department: Legal & Compliance

Location: Santacruz West

Experience Required: 6–10 years (preferably in real estate sector)

Role Overview:

We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Legal Manager to oversee all legal matters related to our real estate development operations. The ideal candidate will be proficient in drafting, vetting, and finalizing key real estate documents (including PAAA, Development Agreements, Sale Deeds, etc.), while managing litigation and non-litigation issues and ensuring legal and regulatory compliance across all projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Drafting & Documentation:

• Draft, review, and finalize legal documents including but not limited to:
• PAAA (Possession and Allotment Agreement)
• Agreement for Sale
• Sale Deeds, Conveyance Deeds
• Lease Agreements, Leave and License Agreements
• Development Agreements and Joint Development Agreements (JDA)
• Power of Attorney (PoA)
• Construction Agreements, MoUs, Term Sheets, and NDAs
• Ensure documents are in compliance with RERA, Stamp Duty laws, and local municipal regulations.
• Manage registration processes and coordination with sub-registrar offices.

Litigation Management:

• Handle litigation related to:
• Land and property disputes
• Delay in possession and consumer grievances
• RERA complaints and appeals
• Regulatory or statutory violations
• Draft legal notices, replies, pleadings, and support legal representation.
• Coordinate with and manage external legal counsel.

Non-Litigation & Legal Advisory:

• Conduct title due diligence for land acquisition and project feasibility.
• Provide legal opinion on real estate transactions, joint ventures, and investment structuring.
• Advise internal teams (Sales, CRM, Project, Accounts) on legal implications and contract structuring.

Compliance & Risk Management:

• Ensure compliance with:
• RERA, Transfer of Property Act, Contract Act
• Environment and Labour Laws
• Municipal and Urban Development Authority regulations
• Monitor legal risks and advise on mitigation strategies.
• Maintain proper legal records and reports for audits and internal reviews.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB); Master’s Degree (LLM) is an advantage.
• Minimum 6–10 years of legal experience, preferably in real estate development.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills for real estate documentation.
• In-depth knowledge of property laws, RERA, land laws, and civil litigation.
• Familiarity with document registration processes and legal compliance.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience handling large residential and commercial real estate projects.
• Prior experience in handling RERA litigation and representing developers before forums and authorities.
• Knowledge of local land acquisition rules and revenue records interpretation.

Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: As per industry standards
Email : hr@sayajirealty.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹500,000.00 - ₹1,200,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person