Role Overview:

- The General Manager Legal will be responsible for overseeing all legal aspects of the company's operations, with a particular focus on real estate transactions including Land acquisition, Due Diligence reports, and Vetting land documents, Land Litigation, Dispute Resolution, and Drafting Deeds.

- Strong expertise in real estate law is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

Real Estate & Development:

Land Acquisition:

- Handle the legal aspects of land acquisition, Conduct Title Verification, due diligence, and research on land records to confirm the legitimacy of land ownership, encumbrances, and any legal issues.

- Review and draft agreements related to land purchase, Vetting land documents, Land Litigation, Dispute Resolution.

Legal due Diligence & Documentation:

- Conduct legal due diligence for new projects and acquisitions.

Perform detailed checks on land titles, land use, zoning regulations, and encumbrance certificates.

- Ensure clear legal title and risk-free land acquisition in coordination with local counsel and consultants.

- Oversee the review and finalization of legal documents such as MOUs, AGPAs, DAGPAs, Agreements to Sell, Development Agreements and Conveyance/Lease Deeds.

- Evaluate legal risks in land acquisition transactions and propose effective risk mitigation strategies.

Contract Management & Drafting:

- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of real estate contracts including customer agreements, land acquisition contracts, third-party vendor agreements, MOUs, Sale Deeds, Sale Agreements, AGPAs, DAGPAs, and Lease Deeds/Lease Agreements.

- Ensure that all contracts align with project-specific and business objectives.

- Standardize templates for recurring legal documents to drive efficiency and consistency in legal documentation.

Compliance & Regulatory:.

- Ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations related to real estate and corporate affairs.

- Liaise with regulatory bodies, government authorities, and external legal advisors as needed.

- Advise internal teams on regulatory compliance, RERA obligations, and statutory requirements relevant to plotted developments.

- Monitor legal developments in the real estate sector and assess implications on current and future projects.

Dispute Resolution & Litigation:.

- Manage and oversee all pending litigation and arbitration matters related to land, development projects, or commercial disputes.

- Coordinate with external counsel and represent the company legal interests effectively.

Leadership & Strategy:.

- Act as a key advisor to the leadership team on legal strategy and risk management.

- Establish and implement legal policies, systems, and controls to ensure robust legal governance.

KEY SKILLS:.

- Strong expertise in Land Due Diligence & Title Verification.

- Proficiency in Contract Drafting, MOUs, Drafting Agreements.

- Knowledge of RERA, Real Estate Laws, and Local Land Regulations.

- Strong Legal Risk Assessment and Compliance Oversight abilities.

- Ability to manage external counsel and cross-functional collaboration.