Vice President - Legal - Real Estate

Reputed real estate organization seeking a seasoned VP Legal to lead the organization's legal, compliance, and corporate governance functions. The role requires a legal leader with deep expertise in real estate laws, land transactions, due diligence, RERA compliance, litigation management, corporate legal affairs, and regulatory advisory.

Key Responsibilities:

Real Estate Legal Leadership:

- Lead all legal matters related to residential and township developments.

- Oversee title verification, land acquisition support, legal due diligence, development agreements, joint development agreements (JDAs), conveyance deeds, lease deeds, and transactional documentation.

- Provide strategic legal guidance on project structuring and risk management.

Corporate Legal & Governance:

- Head the corporate legal function and advise senior leadership on legal and regulatory matters.

- Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize complex commercial contracts and corporate agreements.

- Ensure adherence to corporate governance standards and statutory requirements.

- Manage board-related legal documentation and governance frameworks.

RERA & Regulatory Compliance:

- Lead RERA registrations, compliance management, regulatory filings, and advisory.

- Ensure compliance with applicable state and central regulations governing real estate projects.

- Advise business teams on legal implications of regulatory developments.

Due Diligence & Transactions:

- Lead legal due diligence for land acquisitions, project acquisitions, investments, partnerships, and strategic transactions.

- Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with development projects and commercial transactions.

- Coordinate with external counsels, consultants, and regulatory authorities.

Litigation & Dispute Resolution:

- Manage litigation, arbitration, consumer matters, and regulatory proceedings.

- Formulate legal strategies for dispute resolution and risk containment.

- Monitor and manage external law firms and legal advisors.

Desired Candidate Profile:

- LL.B. / LL.M. from a reputed institution.

- 1824 years of post-qualification experience.

- Should have worked in the real estate (residential development) company in a leadership role.

- Strong experience with leading real estate developers, PropTech firms, or new-age real estate organizations.

- Proven expertise in real estate transactions, land documentation, title due diligence, RERA, litigation, and corporate legal affairs.

- Excellent understanding of property laws, contract law, corporate law, and regulatory frameworks.