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About Godrej Industries Group (GIG)
At the Godrej Industries Group, we are privileged to serve over 1.1 billion consumers globally through our businesses with market leadership positions in the consumer products, real estate, agriculture, financial services and chemicals industries.
www.godrejindustries.com
About Godrej Properties Limited (GPL)
Godrej Properties brings the Godrej Group philosophy of innovation, sustainability, and excellence to the real estate industry. Each Godrej Properties development combines the over 125+ year legacy of excellence and trust with a commitment to cutting-edge design, technology, and sustainability.
www.godrejproperties.com
Role Summary
The incumbent shall be responsible for :
- In house drafting of all transactional documents such as joint development agreements, share purchase agreements, shareholder agreements, LLP agreements, development agreements, agreement to sell, sale deeds, lease deeds, power of Attorney, etc.
- Title due diligence of land and timely risk identification.
- In house drafting of all contracts / documentation such as application forms, buyer's agreement, conveyance deeds, lease deeds, collaboration / joint venture agreements for land development, etc. and timely closure of documents / agreements from legal perspective.
- In house drafting of legal notices, pleadings related to disputes / litigations.
- Conformance with all legal requirements related to contracts.
- Timeliness and correctness of legal opinion, as may be required by the company from time to time.
Key Responsibilities
- Legal Due Diligence
- Conduct comprehensive title search and legal due diligence of land parcels/projects across Mumbai, Thane, Panvel, and MMR 3.0
- Verify ownership history, title chain, encumbrances, litigations, and claims
- Review land records including property cards, 7/12 extracts, NA orders, and other revenue documents
- Transaction Structuring & Documentation
Draft, Review, And Negotiate Transaction Documents Including
- Joint Development Agreements (JDA)
- Conveyance Deeds
- Power of Attorney
- Share Purchase Agreements (SPA)
- MoUs, Term Sheets, and other ancillary agreements
- Provide legal inputs on structuring transactions from regulatory and tax perspective
- Regulatory & RERA Support
- Support Sales & Marketing teams for RERA registration and project launch documentation
- Ensure compliance with RERA, local land laws, and municipal regulations
- Liaise with authorities, consultants, and internal teams for approvals
- Project Lifecycle Legal Support
- Manage conveyance and handover to housing societies upon project completion
- Provide day-to-day legal support to project teams for ongoing developments
- Address legal queries related to construction, approvals, and documentation
- Risk Assessment & Advisory
- Prepare detailed due diligence reports highlighting legal risks and mitigation strategies
- Provide go/no-go recommendations and advisory to leadership and business teams
- Litigation & Dispute Management
- Track and manage litigations related to land parcels/projects
- Coordinate with external counsel for legal strategy and resolution
- Stakeholder Management
- Collaborate with Acquisition, Finance, Projects, Sales & Marketing teams
- Manage external legal advisors and due diligence agencies
Work Experience
10–12 years
Benefits
Be an equal parent
- Childcare benefits for the birthing parent, commissioning parent (in case of surrogacy) or adoptive parent, and their partners
- 6 months of paid leave for primary caregivers, flexible work options on return for primary caregivers
- 2 months paid leave for secondary caregivers
- Caregiver travel for primary caregivers to bring a caregiver and children under a year old, on work travel
- Coverage for childbirth and fertility treatment
No place for discrimination at Godrej
- Gender-neutral anti-harassment policy
- Same sex partner benefits at par with married spouses
- Coverage for gender reassignment surgery and hormone replacement therapy
- Community partnerships and advocacy
- Persons with Disability (PwD) care
We Are Selfish About Your Wellness
- Comprehensive health insurance plans, as well as accident coverage for you and your family, with top-up options
- Elder care for those who might need to extend support to senior family members
- Preventative healthcare support
- Outpatient Department (OPD) coverage, including vaccinations, dental, vision, etc.
- Uncapped sick leave
- Flexible work options, including remote working and part-time work
- Mental wellness and self-care programmes, resources and counselling
Celebrating wins, the Godrej Way
- Structured recognition platforms for individual, team and business-level achievements
- Digital and offline instant recognition platforms
An inclusive Godrej
Before you go, there is something important we want to highlight. There is no place for discrimination at Godrej. Diversity is the philosophy of who we are as a company. And it has been over a century. It's not just in our DNA and nice to do. Being more diverse - especially having our team members reflect the diversity of our businesses and communities - helps us innovate better and grow faster. We hope this resonates with you.
We take pride in being an equal opportunities employer. We recognise merit and encourage diversity. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination on the basis of nationality, race, colour, religion, caste, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or marital status and ensure equal opportunities for all our team members.
If this sounds like a role for you, apply now!
We look forward to meeting you.
