Role Overview
The Legal Head will lead and manage all legal, regulatory, and compliance matters for construction and real-estate projects across Goa. This role will focus on
land acquisition, RERA compliance, construction contracts, statutory approvals, environmental coastal regulations, and dispute/litigation management. The role ensures that all operations remain legally safeguarded and compliant with central and Goa-specific regulations.
Key Responsibilities
Land Property Legal Goa Focus
- Conduct end-to-end land due diligence in Goa, including:
- Title verification, mutation records, Form I XIV, tenancy checks
- Communidade land matters
- Conversion of land (Sanad / Town Country Planning approvals)
- Coordinate with local bodies such as TCP, PDA, Panchayat/Municipal councils, Revenue Dept. and other state authorities.
Regulatory Statutory Approvals
Ensure Timely Compliance With Goa-specific Requirements Including
- Goa Town Country Planning Act
- Goa Land Revenue Code
- Goa Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Rules RERA
- BOCW, Pollution Control Board, Fire Safety, CRZ norms (for coastal areas)
- Approvals related to construction licenses, occupancy certificates, and environmental clearances.
Construction Contract Management
- Draft, review, and negotiate construction contracts, EPC agreements, subcontractor and vendor contracts.
- Manage risks related to delays, penalties, variations, and project claims.
- Maintain contract documentation and ensure legal compliance across project lifecycle.
Litigation Dispute Resolution
- Represent the company in civil courts, arbitration, labour tribunals, and other legal forums in Goa.
- Liaise with external legal counsel and ensure timely action on all cases.
Labour Worker Compliance
- Oversee compliance under:
- Contract Labour Act
- BOCW Act
- Shops Establishments Act (for HO and admin sites)
- Minimum Wages statutory benefits applicable in Goa
- Support HR and Project teams with worker grievance resolution, safety matters, and contractor compliance audits.
Corporate Governance Risk Management
- Monitor legal risks and regulatory changes applicable to Goa's construction industry.
- Conduct periodic legal audits at sites and HO.
- Ensure company policies are aligned with state and central legal requirements.
Leadership Advisory
- Lead internal legal staff and external counsel network in Goa.
- Conduct training on contract compliance awareness.
- Provide strategic legal opinions to management on business decisions.
Skills Competencies
- Strong knowledge of construction laws, RERA, CRZ, land revenue codes in Goa.
- Excellent drafting, negotiation, conflict resolution and decision-making skills.
- Ability to manage stakeholder expectations across Government, Site Teams, Consultants, and Management.
Familiarity with
local administrative procedures in Goa.
Qualifications
- LLB (Mandatory) | LLM preferred
- 10 years legal experience, with minimum 5 years in construction/real estate in Goa or Western region
- Proven track record in land legalities, statutory approvals, and arbitration cases
Additional Information
- Frequent travel to project sites within Goa
- Ability to handle multilingual communication (English, Hindi, Konkani preferred)
