Head - Legal - Real Estate - LLB

Job Title: Head - Legal - Real Estate

Job Location: Yelahanka, Bangalore

Job Overview:

We are looking for a seasoned legal professional to lead the Legal function for our Residential Real Estate Business.

The role will be responsible for safeguarding the organisation's legal interests through effective legal advisory, contract management, regulatory compliance, litigation management and risk mitigation.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead the legal function and provide strategic legal advisory to business leadership

- Draft, review and negotiate legal documents, commercial agreements and contracts

- Ensure regulatory and statutory compliance across real estate projects

- Monitor changes in real estate laws and RERA regulations and update internal compliance practices

- Oversee litigation, dispute resolution and legal proceedings

- Coordinate with external legal counsel for case management and specialised legal matters

- Advise internal teams on project-related legal matters and risk mitigation

- Ensure accuracy, maintenance and timely retrieval of legal records and documentation

- Work closely with Projects, Finance and Management teams on legal and compliance requirements

- Proactively identify legal risks and support business decisions

Candidate Profile:

- LLB or equivalent law degree

- Additional certifications in Real Estate Law preferred

- 20+ years of experience in legal roles within Real Estate or Infrastructure sectors

- Strong expertise in real estate laws, RERA regulations and property documentation

- Experience in contract drafting, negotiation and litigation management

- Understanding of compliance frameworks and legal risk management

- Strong negotiation, advisory and stakeholder management capabilities

- Excellent communication, analytical and leadership skills