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About Godrej Industries Group (GIG)
At the Godrej Industries Group, we are privileged to serve over 1.1 billion consumers globally through our businesses with market leadership positions in the consumer products, real estate, agriculture, financial services and chemicals industries
www.godrejindustries.com
About Godrej Properties Limited (GPL)
Godrej Properties brings the Godrej Group philosophy of innovation, sustainability, and excellence to the real estate industry. Each Godrej Properties development combines the over 125-year legacy of excellence and trust with a commitment to cutting-edge design, technology, and sustainability.
www.godrejproperties.com
General Manager - Legal will be responsible for managing all legal matters across Godrej Properties operations in multiple metro cities. This leadership role will include overseeing litigation, contract management, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation strategies to support the company's business objectives. The GM - Legal will provide strategic legal counsel to senior management while ensuring that all corporate activities comply with relevant laws and regulations.
Key Responsibilities
Legal Advisory & Support:
- Provide comprehensive legal advice and support to senior leadership on matters related to real estate development, regulatory compliance, and commercial agreements.
- Guide the business on legal risks and implications associated with business decisions and transactions.
- Interpret and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and real estate industry standards across all metro cities.
Litigation Management
- Lead and oversee the company's litigation portfolio, including real estate disputes, arbitration, and civil or criminal cases.
- Coordinate with external law firms and legal counsel for the effective management of ongoing court cases and dispute resolutions.
- Develop and implement litigation strategies to mitigate risks and protect the company's interests.
- Track and monitor legal proceedings, ensuring timely submission of necessary documents and adherence to court deadlines.
Contract Management
- Oversee the drafting, review, and negotiation of contracts, including joint venture agreements, sale deeds, lease agreements, service contracts, and procurement contracts.
- Ensure that all contractual agreements are legally sound, aligned with company policies, and mitigate potential risks.
- Establish contract management systems to ensure proper documentation, tracking, and reporting of contract-related matters.
Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure the company's operations are fully compliant with real estate laws, RERA regulations, and other statutory requirements.
- Work closely with internal stakeholders to implement and monitor regulatory compliance frameworks across different regions.
- Proactively identify and manage legal risks, providing solutions to mitigate potential liabilities.
Team Leadership & Development
- Lead and mentor a team of in-house legal professionals, fostering a culture of continuous learning and excellence.
- Set clear goals and objectives for the legal team, ensuring high performance and delivery of key results.
- Oversee the training and development of legal staff, ensuring they are up to date with the latest legal trends and regulatory changes.
Stakeholder Management
- Collaborate closely with business units, project heads, and other cross-functional teams to provide legal support for various real estate projects.
- Maintain relationships with external legal firms, regulatory bodies, and other key stakeholders to ensure smooth handling of legal matters.
- Provide regular legal updates and briefings to senior management and the board on ongoing legal issues and risks.
Corporate Governance
- Ensure that the company adheres to corporate governance standards and supports the board in maintaining legal and ethical practices.
- Advise the leadership team on compliance requirements for corporate structuring, mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions.
Education
Bachelor's degree in
law (LLB) from a reputed university. A
Master's degree (LLM) or an MBA in Legal Management is preferred.
Work Experience
15-18 years
Benefits
Be an equal parent
- Childcare benefits for the birthing parent, commissioning parent (in case of surrogacy) or adoptive parent, and their partners
- 6 months of paid leave for primary caregivers, flexible work options on return for primary caregivers
- 2 months paid leave for secondary caregivers
- Caregiver travel for primary caregivers to bring a caregiver and children under a year old, on work travel
- Coverage for childbirth and fertility treatment
No place for discrimination at Godrej
- Gender-neutral anti-harassment policy
- Same sex partner benefits at par with married spouses
- Coverage for gender reassignment surgery and hormone replacement therapy
- Community partnerships and advocacy
- Persons with Disability (PwD) care
We Are Selfish About Your Wellness
- Comprehensive health insurance plans, as well as accident coverage for you and your family, with top-up options
- Elder care for those who might need to extend support to senior family members
- Preventative healthcare support
- Outpatient Department (OPD) coverage, including vaccinations, dental, vision, etc.
- Uncapped sick leave
- Flexible work options, including remote working and part-time work
- Mental wellness and self-care programmes, resources and counselling
Celebrating wins, the Godrej Way
- Structured recognition platforms for individual, team and business-level achievements
- Digital and offline instant recognition platforms
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 it has been over a century. It's 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 you.
