Deputy General 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:

We are looking for an experienced and strategic legal professional to join asDeputy General Manager Legal (Plotted Development). The incumbent will lead legal operations for plotted development projects primarily across the Pune region. This role involves overseeing legal due diligence for land acquisitions managing external counsel ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks including RERA and advising internal stakeholders on key legal matters.

The ideal candidate will bring deep experiencein real estate law particularly land acquisition society formation and regulatory compliance and will play a key role in enabling risk-mitigated business growth.

Key responsibilities

1. Legal Due Diligence & Documentation

• Lead the legal due diligence (TDD) process for plotted development projects to ensure clear and marketable land titles.
• Oversee the review and finalization of legal documents such as MoUs Term Sheets Agreements to Sell Development Agreements and Conveyance/Lease Deeds.
• Evaluate legal risks in land acquisition transactions and propose effective risk mitigation strategies.
• Liaise with external legal counsel and manage their deliverables to ensure accurate timely and commercially viable legal support.

2. Contract Management & Drafting

• Draft review and negotiate a wide range of real estate contracts including customer agreements land acquisition contracts and third-party vendor agreements.
• Standardize templates for recurring legal documents to drive efficiency and consistency in legal documentation.
• Ensure that all contracts align with project-specific and business objectives.

3. Regulatory Compliance & Legal Advisory

• Advise internal teams on regulatory compliance RERA obligations and statutory requirements relevant to plotted developments.
• Monitor legal developments in the real estate sector and assess implications on current and future projects.
• Support audits inquiries and inspections by regulatory authorities and ensure prompt resolution of legal issues.

4. Society Formation & Conveyance

• Supervise legal aspects of society/association formation for plotted layouts including registration documentation and conveyance execution.
• Coordinate with customer representatives and internal teams to facilitate timely and compliant transfer of titles.

5. Stakeholder Engagement & Coordination

• Act as the legal business partner to the BD Projects Liaison and Finance teams providing strategic legal inputs across project lifecycles.
• Mentor junior legal team members and guide regional legal teams on key legal processes and approvals.
• Be the point of contact for zones without dedicated legal personnel and ensure smooth coordination across stakeholders.

6. Process Excellence & Risk Management

• Drive adherence to internal legal processes and timelines to ensure accuracy and governance.
• Identify opportunities for improving legal workflows and reducing documentation cycle time.
• Maintain a proactive approach to identifying legal risks and implementing controls to safeguard company interests.

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:Minimum 10 years of relevant legal experience with a strong background in real estate law land acquisition and plotted development
• PreferredIndustry:Real Estate Law Firms with real estate practice Infrastructure Development

Critical Skills:

Key Skills:

• Strong expertise inLand Due Diligence&Title Verification
• Proficiency inContract Drafting & Negotiation
• Deep knowledge ofRERAReal Estate Laws andLocal Land Regulations (Maharashtra)
• Hands-on experience inSociety Formation & Conveyancing
• ExcellentStakeholder ManagementandInterpersonal Skills
• StrongLegal Risk AssessmentandCompliance Oversightabilities
• Ability to manage external counsel and cross-functional collaboration

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:

Director