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 56 junior legal professionals.
Qualifications & Experience:
- LLB (3 or 5-year degree) from a recognized institution.
- Minimum 58 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
