Legal Head

Fresher

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Job Description

Job Summary

The Legal Head – Revenue is responsible for overseeing and managing all legal, regulatory, and compliance matters related to the organization's real estate and construction operations. This role plays a critical part in property acquisition, documentation, approvals, revenue transactions, RERA compliance, and litigation management. The Legal Head will act as a key legal advisor to senior management, ensure risk mitigation, support revenue-generating activities, and lead the legal function to ensure full statutory and contractual compliance across projects.

Key Responsibilities

1. Legal Strategy & Advisory

Advise senior management on real estate, revenue, and legal compliance matters.
Provide legal guidance on land acquisition, development agreements, joint ventures, and sales transactions.
Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks.
Support management in strategic business decisions.

2. Property & Title Due Diligence

Conduct and oversee title verification for land and property transactions.
Review title deeds, agreements, ECs, RTCs, Khata, revenue records, and other documents.
Ensure properties have clear and marketable titles before acquisition.
Coordinate with external advocates, surveyors, and legal consultants.

3. Documentation & Contracts

Draft, review, and vet legal documents such as:
- Sale Deeds and Agreements to Sell
- MOUs and JDAs
- Power of Attorney
- Lease and Conveyance Deeds
Ensure contracts protect the company's interests and comply with applicable laws.
Maintain proper legal and contract records.

4. RERA & Statutory Compliance

Ensure compliance with RERA, local laws, and applicable real estate regulations.
Manage RERA registrations, filings, disclosures, and updates.
Monitor compliance timelines and coordinate with internal teams.
Handle regulatory notices, audits, and communications.

5. Litigation & Dispute Management

Manage legal disputes related to land, property, revenue, customers, vendors, and contractors.
Coordinate with external advocates and law firms.
Monitor court cases, filings, and case progress.
Develop and implement appropriate legal strategies.

6. Revenue & Transaction Support

Provide legal support to sales and revenue teams.
Review customer agreements, allotment letters, and handover documents.
Address legal queries and customer-related disputes.
Ensure transactions are legally compliant and minimize legal risks.

7. Team Leadership & Management

Lead and manage the internal legal team and external legal resources.
Allocate work and monitor timely completion of legal activities.
Train and mentor junior legal team members.
Develop SOPs and best practices for the legal department.

8. Risk Management & Compliance

Monitor changes in real estate laws and regulations.
Keep internal teams informed about important legal and regulatory updates.
Conduct legal audits and compliance reviews.
Take proactive measures to prevent penalties, delays, and legal risks.

9. Authority & Stakeholder Coordination

Coordinate with government departments, Sub-Registrar offices, revenue authorities, and regulatory bodies.
Represent the company in legal discussions, negotiations, and official matters.
Support project teams with approvals and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Required Skills & Competencies

Strong knowledge of Real Estate Laws, Revenue Laws, RERA, and Property Documentation.
Proven experience in litigation management and regulatory compliance.
Excellent legal drafting, negotiation, and advisory skills.
Strong leadership, team management, and decision-making abilities.
High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professional judgment.
Ability to work effectively with senior management and cross-functional teams.