Job Description
We are looking for an experienced and highly skilled and nbsp;Head of Legal and nbsp;with deep expertise in and nbsp;litigation related to real estate and property laws. The ideal candidate will lead the legal function handle all litigation matters ensure regulatory compliance and safeguard the companys legal interests in residential and commercial projects.
This role demands strong and nbsp;litigation management experience preferably from and nbsp;top real estate developers or reputed law firms specializing in property disputes.
Key Responsibilities:
Litigation Management
Lead and manage all litigation matters including and nbsp;property disputes title clearances RERA issues regulatory challenges arbitration and consumer court cases.
Represent the company in various legal forums tribunals and courts or coordinate with external counsel for effective case handling.
Draft and review and nbsp;pleadings affidavits writs petitions and responses and nbsp;for ongoing cases.
Develop litigation strategies and ensure timely resolution of disputes with minimal financial and reputational risks.
Real Estate Legal Advisory
Conduct due diligence on land/property titles and verify legal documentation for new acquisitions.
Provide legal opinions on and nbsp;JV agreements development agreements land aggregation and property transactions.
Ensure compliance with and nbsp;RERA land laws municipal regulations environmental clearances and other statutory requirements.
Contracts and amp; Documentation
Draft review and negotiate and nbsp;sale agreements lease deeds conveyance deeds MOU and contracts with vendors/partners.
Ensure all project-related legal documents are watertight to avoid future disputes.
Risk Management and amp; Compliance
Identify potential legal risks and proactively advise the management on mitigation strategies.
Stay updated on changes in and nbsp;real estate property and corporate laws and nbsp;affecting the business.
Maintain proper legal records and ensure statutory compliance across all projects.
Stakeholder Management
Liaise with government authorities regulatory bodies and external law firms for smooth handling of legal matters.
Provide and nbsp;legal training and guidance and nbsp;to internal teams to ensure process compliance.
Key Requirements:
LLB/LLM and nbsp;from a reputed law school.
1220 years of experience in litigation with at least and nbsp;810 years in the real estate sector and nbsp;(developer side preferred).
Strong understanding of and nbsp;property laws RERA land acquisition and urban development regulations.
Proven track record in and nbsp;handling complex litigation arbitration and high-value property disputes.
Excellent drafting negotiation and advocacy skills.
Ability to work under pressure manage multiple cases and lead a team of legal professionals.