Legal Manager
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Job Description
Job Title: Legal Manager
Industry: Real Estate
Location: Goregaon West, Mumbai
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced and skilled Legal Manager to join a dynamic team in the Real Estate and Redevelopment sector. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in non-litigation matters, including legal drafting, vetting, property due diligence, legal advisory, and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Draft, vet, and analyze a wide range of legal documents such as:
- Agreements, Deeds, Notices, Wills, Service Provider Agreements, Complaints, Replies.
- Documentation related to MHADA, SRA, BMC, and other redevelopment authorities.
- Power of Attorney (POA), Petitions, Written Statements, Conveyance Deeds, Public Notices.
- Development Agreements, MoUs, Rectification Deeds.
- Leave & License Agreements, Lease Deeds, Gift Deeds, Release Deeds, etc.
- Provide legal advice to internal departments on operational and redevelopment matters.
- Review contracts and agreements for legal compliance and risk factors.
- Conduct independent property/society due diligence.
- Keep management updated on relevant legal amendments, rules, and judgments.
- Manage company legal matters, both filed by and against the organization.
- Oversee MahaRERA registrations and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Draft and negotiate transaction documents for land purchases, development agreements, and joint ventures.
- Liaise with external advocates and legal consultants.
- Maintain Legal MIS reports.
- Lead and manage a team of 5–6 junior legal professionals.
Qualifications & Experience:
- LLB (3 or 5-year degree) from a recognized institution.
- Minimum 5–8 years of experience in the real estate industry.
- Strong knowledge of property laws, redevelopment compliances, and construction-related legal matters.
- Proficiency in commercial drafting and negotiation.
- Familiarity with applications such as DRC and other project-related legal procedures.
- Understanding of court procedures and dispute resolution.
- Experience in title due diligence and legal risk assessment.
- Skilled in legal research and precedent analysis.
- Fluency in English and Marathi (written and spoken).
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
Working Conditions:
- Working Days: Monday to Saturday (1st Saturday off)
- Working Hours: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
More Info
Key Skills
legal risk assessment
title due diligence
understanding of court procedures and dispute resolution
property due diligence
commercial drafting
Microsoft Office (Word
precedent analysis
PowerPoint)
About Company
Skills:
Corporate Law, Contract Management, Digital Solution Providers, e-KYC, RBI Norms, Data Privacy Practices, IT Contracts, Employment Laws, Business Laws, e-signing, Regulatory Compliance, Digital Payments, Video KYC, e-stamping
Skills:
Ability to effectively communicate, Strong attention to detail, Experience of working with cross-functional teams, Expertise in drafting and strong aptitude for negotiation, Commercial acumen, Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, In-depth knowledge of laws relating to commercial consumer and contract laws, Good Analytical Skills
Skills:
Corporate secretarial compliance, Companies Act, Contract Negotiation, Legal guidance, Company Law, Corporate Governance, Secretarial Compliance, Legal due diligence, Legal Drafting, Dispute Resolution, Multi-project Management, Commercial agreements, Arbitration, RBI compliance, Risk management
Skills:
risk management, Negotiation, Contract Review, dispute strategy, cross-border transactions, Regulatory Compliance, Commercial Contracts
Skills:
Regulatory Compliance, Knowledge Management