Deputy General Manager-Legal & Compliance

1. Legal Due Diligence & Land Acquisition

Conduct comprehensive legal due diligence for land acquisitions and joint development projects.

Verify title documents, ownership records, encumbrances, and land use approvals.

Draft, review, and oversee the registration of legal documents such as Sale Deeds, Lease Deeds, MoUs, Development Agreements, Joint Development Agreements, etc.

2. Regulatory Compliance

Ensure the company’s compliance with relevant laws including RERA, the Stamp Act, the Registration Act, the Transfer of Property Act, and applicable state regulations.

Liaise with urban local bodies (ULBs), Development Authorities, Revenue Departments, and other government bodies for approvals and legal clearances.

3. Litigation Management

Manage and monitor all litigation matters—civil, criminal, consumer, and RERA—related to company projects.

Engage and coordinate with external legal counsel for strategy, documentation, pleadings, and representation.

Maintain up-to-date litigation records and MIS and provide legal risk mitigation advice.

4. Contract Management

Draft, review, and negotiate contracts including vendor agreements, LOIs, consultancy agreements, customer agreements, and NDAs.

Identify contractual risks in transactions and develop strategies to mitigate them.

5. Legal Liaison & Advisory

Liaise with law firms, regulatory authorities, and external legal experts for project-specific and strategic matters.

Provide sound legal opinions and advisory support to internal teams on matters involving real estate laws, structuring deals, and investment evaluations.

6. Policy, Governance & Documentation

Develop and update legal policies, SOPs, and standard contract templates.

Maintain an organized system of legal records and ensure timely renewals, filings, and compliance reporting.

Educational Qualification: LLB or LLM from a recognized and reputed law institution.

Experience: Minimum 10–15 years of relevant experience in real estate legal matters, preferably in a real estate development company or reputed law firm.

Special Requirement: Demonstrated experience in large-scale land acquisition and township/commercial/residential development projects.