Assistant General Manager - Legal

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Assistant General Manager – Legal to join our Legal & Business Development team. The role involves managing end-to-end legal due diligence, property documentation, compliance, and contract management for our real estate projects. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in land laws, RERA, litigation management, and property registration processes while providing proactive legal support to senior management in strategic and operational matters.

About the Role

The Assistant General Manager - Legal will be responsible for overseeing various legal functions related to real estate projects, ensuring compliance, and providing legal support to management.

Responsibilities

• Title Due Diligence & Legal Opinions
• Conduct title due diligence and provide legal opinions on land and property.
• Trace title history for agricultural, BDA, CMC, and municipal properties and liaise with government departments.
• Survey title documents, verify ownership records, and prepare issue charts.

• Drafting & Vetting Legal Documents
• Draft and vet a wide range of legal documents, including:
• Sale Deeds, Agreements of Sale, Partition Deeds, Release Deeds, Power of Attorney, Wills
• Joint Development Agreements (JDAs), MoUs, Sharing Agreements, Civil Contracts, Construction Agreements
• Lease Agreements (Commercial & Residential), Service Contracts, NDAs, Company Contracts

• Property Registration & Liaison Work
• Handle property registration work with jurisdictional Sub-Registrar offices.
• Liaise with BDA, BMRDA, BBMP, Taluk and Revenue Departments, and other relevant authorities.

• Legal Compliance & Project Documentation
• Manage end-to-end legal compliance for construction and development projects.
• Ensure approvals, land conversion, and RERA registration and compliance.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel for ongoing litigation matters.

• Advisory & Risk Management
• Support senior legal and compliance teams in strategic decision-making.
• Manage legal risk, monitor contract compliance, and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure timely submission of assigned legal work.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Law (LL.B.); Master's in Law (LL.M.) preferred.

Minimum 10–15 years of experience in legal roles, preferably in real estate, property law, or construction industry.

Required Skills

Strong expertise in land laws, RERA, litigation management, and property registration processes.

Preferred Skills

Proactive legal support to senior management in strategic and operational matters.