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1. Legal Due Diligence & Documentation Lead the legal due diligence (TDD) process for plotted development projects to ensure clear and marketable land titles. Oversee the review and finalization of legal documents such as MoUs, Term Sheets, Agreements to Sell, Development Agreements, and Conveyance/Lease Deeds. Evaluate legal risks in land acquisition transactions and propose effective risk mitigation strategies. Liaise with external legal counsel and manage their deliverables to ensure accurate, timely, and commercially viable legal support. 2. Contract Management & Drafting Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of real estate contracts including customer agreements, land acquisition contracts, and third-party vendor agreements. Standardize templates for recurring legal documents to drive efficiency and consistency in legal documentation. Ensure that all contracts align with project-specific and business objectives. 3. Regulatory Compliance & Legal Advisory Advise internal teams on regulatory compliance, RERA obligations, and statutory requirements relevant to plotted developments. Monitor legal developments in the real estate sector and assess implications on current and future projects. Support audits, inquiries, and inspections by regulatory authorities, and ensure prompt resolution of legal issues. 4. Society Formation & Conveyance Supervise legal aspects of society/association formation for plotted layouts including registration, documentation, and conveyance execution. Coordinate with customer representatives and internal teams to facilitate timely and compliant transfer of titles. 5. Stakeholder Engagement & Coordination Act as the legal business partner to the BD, Projects, Liaison, and Finance teams, providing strategic legal inputs across project lifecycles. Mentor junior legal team members and guide regional legal teams on key legal processes and approvals. Be the point of contact for zones without dedicated legal personnel and ensure smooth coordination across stakeholders. 6. Process Excellence & Risk Management Drive adherence to internal legal processes and timelines to ensure accuracy and governance. Identify opportunities for improving legal workflows and reducing documentation cycle time. Maintain a proactive approach to identifying legal risks and implementing controls to safeguard company interests. Key Interfaces: Internal Stakeholders Purpose Business Development Legal inputs on land records, deal structuring Projects Team Inputs for timelines and documentation Liaison Team Compliance with approvals and regulations Finance & Accounts Coordination for payment releases Other Departments Advice on contracts, agreements, and legal queries Who are we looking for? Education: LLB (Full-time) from a recognized university Experience: Minimum 10 years of relevant legal experience, with a strong background in real estate law, land acquisition, and plotted development Preferred Industry: Real Estate, Law Firms with real estate practice, Infrastructure Development Key Skills: Strong expertise in Land Due Diligence & Title Verification Proficiency in Contract Drafting & Negotiation Deep knowledge of RERA, Real Estate Laws, and Local Land Regulations (Maharashtra) Hands-on experience in Society Formation & Conveyancing Excellent Stakeholder Management and Interpersonal Skills Strong Legal Risk Assessment and Compliance Oversight abilities Ability to manage external counsel and cross-functional collaboration Whats in it for you? Be an equal parent Maternity support, including paid leave ahead of statutory guidelines, and flexible work options on return Paternity support, including paid leave New mothers can bring a caregiver and children under a year old, on work travel Adoption support; gender neutral and based on the primary caregiver, with paid leave options No place for discrimination at Godrej Gender-neutral anti-harassment policy Same sex partner benefits at par with married spouses Gender transition support We are selfish about your wellness Comprehensive health insurance plans, as well as accident coverage for you and your family, with top-up options Trust based sick leave Mental wellness and self-care programmes, resources and counselling Celebrating wins, the Godrej Way Structured recognition platforms for individual, team and business-level achievements Performance-based earning opportunities https://www.godrejcareers.com/benefits/ An inclusive Godrej Before you go, there is something important we want to highlight. There is no place for discrimination at Godrej. Diversity is the philosophy of who we are as a company. And has been for over a century. Its not just in our DNA and nice to do. Being more diverse - especially having our team members reflect the diversity of our businesses and communities - helps us innovate better and grow faster. We hope this resonates with you. We take pride in being an equal opportunities employer. We recognise merit and encourage diversity. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination on the basis of nationality, race, colour, religion, caste, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or marital status and ensure equal opportunities for all our team members. If this sounds like a role for you, apply now! We look forward to meeting yo
