Senior Manager - Legal Plotted

About Godrej Properties Limited:

Godrej Properties brings the Godrej Group philosophy of innovation sustainability and excellence to the real estate industry. Each Godrej Properties development combines a 125-year legacy of excellence and trust with a commitment to cutting edge design technology and sustainability. In FY 2021 Godrej Properties emerged as the largest developer in India by the value and volume of residential sales achieved.

Godrej Properties has deeply focused on sustainable development. In 2010 GPL committed that all of its developments would be third party certified green buildings. Inand again in 2022 the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark ranked GPL #1 globally amongst listed residential developers for its sustainability and ESG practices. In 2017 GPL was one of the founding partners of the Sustainable Housing Leadership Consortium (SHLC) whose mission is to spread sustainable development practices across the Indian real estate sector. In recent years Godrej Properties has received over 300 awards and recognitions including the Porter Prize 2019 The Most Trusted Real Estate Brand in the 2019 Brand Trust Report Builder of the Year at the CNBC-Awaaz Real Estate Awards 2019 and The Economic Times Best Real Estate Brand 2018.

Role Summary:

The incumbent will be responsible for providing legal support and due diligence for plotted development projects primarily in and around the Pune region. This role will involve coordination with internal stakeholders and external legal consultants for drafting and reviewing agreements handling regulatory compliances and conducting legal due diligence (TDD) of land parcels. Experience in managing RERA customer litigation and society formation processes will be an added advantage.

Key responsibilities

1. Legal Due Diligence & Documentation

• Conduct title verification and legal due diligence (TDD) for acquisition of land for plotted development.
• Review and finalize key documents such as MoUs Term Sheets Agreement to Sell Development Agreements Conveyance Deeds and Lease Deeds.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel to ensure timely and accurate delivery of legal opinions and documentation.
• Identify legal risks and ensure clear and marketable title before acquisition.
• Support Business Development in deal evaluation by reviewing and advising on legal structures and transaction documents.

2. Contract Drafting & Review

• Draft and review legal documents related to customer sales land transactions and third-party vendor engagements.
• Ensure legal accuracy and alignment with project and business goals.
• Establish standard templates and best practices for commonly used legal documents.

3. Regulatory Compliance & Advisory

• Provide timely legal advice to internal departments on matters affecting plotted development including RERA real estate laws and land-related regulations.
• Track and ensure compliance with legal obligations including statutory requirements and internal process adherence.
• Maintain a legal knowledge repository on key developments laws and regulations in real estate particularly for plotted developments.

4. Society Formation & Conveyance

• Guide and oversee the legal formalities related to society/association formation for plotted layouts.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to draft and execute Conveyance Deeds Lease Agreements and related documentation.
• Liaise with customers or their representatives for deed finalizations when required.

5. Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with the Business Development Liaison Projects and Finance teams to ensure alignment on legal matters.
• Support the regional legal team by reviewing legal documents providing mentorship and ensuring timely execution of legal tasks.
• Act as the legal point of contact for zones/regions without a dedicated legal resource.

6. Process Compliance & Improvement

• Ensure adherence to internal legal and compliance processes with a focus on efficiency and error-free execution.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance legal review cycles and documentation standards.

Key Interfaces:

Internal Stakeholders

Purpose

Business Development

Legal inputs on land records deal structuring

Projects Team

Inputs for timelines and documentation

Liaison Team

Compliance with approvals and regulations

Finance & Accounts

Coordination for payment releases

Other Departments

Advice on contracts agreements and legal queries

Who are we looking for

• Education:LLB (Full-time) from a recognized university
• Experience:10 years of relevant legal experience preferably in real estate (with a focus on plotted developments or land acquisition)
• PreferredIndustry:Real Estate Law Firms Infrastructure

Critical Skills:

Key Skills:

• Land Due Diligence & Title Verification
• Real Estate Contract Drafting
• RERA and Regulatory Compliance
• Society Formation & Conveyance Processes
• Strong Interpersonal and Stakeholder Management Skills
• Legal Risk Assessment and Mitigation
• Familiarity with Maharashtra Real Estate Laws and Local Land Regulations

An inclusive Godrej

Before you go there is something important we want to highlight. There is no place for discrimination at Godrej. Diversity is the philosophy of who we are as a company. And has been for over a century. Its not just in our DNA and nice to do. Being more diverse - especially having our team members reflect the diversity of our businesses and communities - helps us innovate better and grow faster. We hope this resonates with you.

We take pride in being an equal opportunities employer. We recognize merit and encourage diversity. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination on the basis of nationality race color religion caste gender identity or expression sexual orientation disability age or marital status and ensure equal opportunities for all our team members.

If this sounds like a role for you apply now!

We look forward to meeting you.

Required Experience:

Senior Manager