Manager Legal & Liaison (Construction)

Position: Manager - Legal & Liaison (Construction)

Location: Hyderabad

Salary: Up to 15 LPA

Background & Experience:

Legal professional or regulatory expert with deep knowledge of Telangana real estate laws, RERA framework, and HMDA/GHMC approval processes. Strong government liaison experience essential. LLB minimum; LLM preferred. 8–14 years of experience in real estate legal, regulatory affairs, or government liaison roles. Prior experience in Hyderabad residential real estate is strongly preferred

Role Summary:

The company's in-house legal backbone and government liaison interface. Manages RERA registrations, land documentation, statutory approvals, and government body relationships. Ensures the company navigates Telangana's real estate regulatory landscape with zero legal exposure.

Key Responsibilities:

•      Manage end-to-end RERA project registration, quarterly updates, and compliance obligations

•      Coordinate land due diligence — title search, encumbrance certificate, and survey documentation

•      Liaise with HMDA, GHMC, Revenue, and other statutory authorities for approvals and clearances

•      Draft, review, and execute all buyer agreements, allotment letters, and possession documents

•      Manage the external legal counsel and CA firm relationship — brief, track, and review deliverables

•      Maintain a master compliance calendar and ensure zero lapses in statutory filings

•      Monitor changes in real estate regulations, RERA rules, and property law; brief MD proactively

•      Support Finance with TDS on property, registration charges, and stamp duty processes

Core Competencies:

•      Regulatory intelligence and compliance management

•      Government relationship management

•      Legal risk assessment and mitigation

•      Documentation accuracy and contract management

•      Cross-functional coordination with Finance and Projects

Technical Skills:

•      RERA developer portal and compliance tools

•      Land records and encumbrance certificate systems (Dharani/MeeBhoomi)

•      HMDA and GHMC approval processes

•      Legal drafting and contract management

•      MS Office for document preparation