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Head of Legal Real Estate About Role: Operating within the fast-growing Indian Real Estate & Property Development sector, our organisation acquires, develops, and manages residential, commercial, and mixed-use assets across tier-1 and emerging cities. We translate strategic land investments into landmark projects, navigating complex regulatory frameworks and multi-stakeholder environments to deliver sustainable, compliant, and high-return developments. Join us to lead the legal function, safeguard enterprise value, and shape the next wave of real-estate innovation. Role & Responsibilities: - Champion end-to-end legal strategy for land acquisition, joint development, leasing, and divestment deals exceeding INR 500 Cr annually. - Conduct exhaustive title verification, due diligence, and risk assessments for greenfield and brownfield assets, advising the Board on go/no-go decisions. - Draft, review, and negotiate complex transaction document sale deeds, joint-venture agreements, shareholder agreements, EPC contracts, and RERA-compliant buyer documents. - Lead regulatory compliance across RERA, FEMA, SEZ, municipal bylaws, environmental approvals, and labour statutes, establishing robust SOPs and audit trails. - Manage litigation & arbitration portfolios, appointing and guiding external counsel to optimise outcomes, cost, and timeline. - Build and mentor a high-performing in-house legal team, embedding governance, ethics, and continuous improvement across all business units. Skills & Qualifications: Must-Have: - LL.B/LL.M from a reputed institution with 15+ years post-qualification, primarily in real-estate law. - Proven track record leading legal due diligence and transaction closures for large-scale property deals. - Deep knowledge of RERA, land acquisition laws, stamp duty, registration, and zoning regulations across multiple Indian states. - Hands-on experience managing civil, consumer, and commercial litigation to successful resolution. - Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills with developers, PE investors, regulators, and community bodies. - Ability to draft and vet bilingual (English & local language) contracts with meticulous attention to detail. Preferred: - Exposure to REIT structuring, cross-border investments, or inbound FDI transactions. - Understanding of ESG regulations and sustainable-development certifications. - Familiarity with SAP/ERP contract-lifecycle modules and legal-tech workflow tools. - Membership of Bar Council of India in good standing. Benefits & Culture Highlights: - Strategic leadership role with direct CXO visibility and decision-making authority. - Competitive CTC plus performance-linked bonuses, LTA, and medical for family. - Collaborative, merit-driven culture committed to ethics, compliance, and professional growth.

Chennai

Head - Legal - Real Estate - LLB/LLM 

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