Legal Manager - RERA Specialist - LLB

Location : Mumbai

Position reports to : Deputy Vice President Legal

Business / Function : Legal

Salary : as per industry standards and experience of the candidate

We are seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented Legal Manager with a strong background in real estate law, particularly proficient in RERA (Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act) documentation and compliance. Experience of working with a real estate firm, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of property laws, agreements, and regulatory frameworks. This role will be crucial in ensuring legal compliance across all our projects and safeguarding the company's interests.

Scope/Accountabilities of the role:

RERA Compliance & Documentation:

- Draft and review RERA-compliant customer agreements, allotment letters, and declarations.

- Liaise with RERA authorities to resolve queries and ensure timely approvals and renewals.

Contract Management :

- Maintain a repository of legal documents and ensure version control and accessibility.

Legal Advisory & Support:

- Provide strategic legal counsel on real estate transactions, land acquisition, joint ventures, and development agreements.

- Ensure compliance with local municipal laws, and other applicable real estate regulations.

- Draft, vet, and negotiate legal documents including sale deeds, lease agreements, MoUs, and power of attorney.

Litigation & Dispute Resolution :

- Manage litigation related to property disputes, consumer complaints, and regulatory matters.

- Coordinate with external legal counsel and represent the company in legal proceedings.

- Maintain a litigation tracker and ensure timely updates to management.

Customer Communication :

- Draft and review legal responses to customer queries, complaints, and notices.

- Ensure all customer-facing documents are legally sound and aligned with RERA norms.

- Collaborate with CRM and sales teams to maintain transparency and legal clarity in customer dealings.

Competencies/Key attributes

- Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication (written and verbal) skills

- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a keen eye for detail and a team player

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

- Good knowledge of MS Office

Target Profile:

- Education : Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university

- Experience : Minimum of 10 years of post-qualification experience as a Legal Professional, with a substantial portion of this experience gained within a reputable real estate development firm.

- Proven expertise and in-depth knowledge of RERA (Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act), 2016, and its practical application is essential.

- Strong understanding of property laws, land acquisition laws, transfer of property act, stamp act, registration act, and other relevant real estate specific legislations.

- Proficiency in English and Marathi

- Strong stakeholder management and team leadership abilities.

- Ability to work independently and lead a team in a fast-paced environment.

- High level of integrity and professional ethics.