Assistant General Manager- Legal (Real Estate)

AGM / DGM – Legal

Department: Legal

Industry: Real Estate

Experience: 8–10 Years

Location: Gurugram

Reporting To: Head – Legal / General Counsel

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced legal professional with 8–10 years of relevant experience in the real estate industry, specializing in contract drafting, vetting, negotiation, contract acquisition, joint venture (JV) acquisition, and real estate transaction management.

The candidate will be responsible for managing legal documentation and contractual arrangements related to land acquisition, joint ventures, development agreements, property transactions, and strategic real estate ventures. The role requires strong expertise in real estate contracts, legal due diligence, title verification, risk assessment, and transaction structuring to protect the company's legal and commercial interests.

Key Responsibilities

1. Contract Drafting, Vetting & Negotiation

• Draft, review, vet, negotiate, and finalize real estate contracts and legal agreements.
• Prepare and scrutinize Joint Development Agreements (JDAs), Joint Venture Agreements (JVAs), and other strategic partnership agreements.
• Draft and review Sale Deeds, Conveyance Deeds, Agreements to Sell, Construction Agreements, Contractor Agreements, and Work Orders.
• Prepare and review Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs), Term Sheets, Letters of Intent (LOIs), and Development Management Agreements.
• Handle vendor, consultant, service provider, and other commercial contracts.
• Identify contractual risks, liabilities, indemnities, and dispute-related clauses, and recommend appropriate safeguards.
• Negotiate contractual terms with landowners, developers, contractors, investors, vendors, and other counterparties.

2. Contract Acquisition & Joint Venture Transactions

• Manage legal aspects of contract acquisition and real estate investment and development transactions.
• Handle legal documentation and negotiations for joint venture acquisitions, development partnerships, and strategic real estate ventures.
• Structure and review JV agreements, JDAs, development agreements, and other transaction-related documents.
• Conduct legal evaluation of proposed acquisitions, partnerships, and investment opportunities.
• Coordinate with business, finance, and investment teams to ensure that transaction structures protect the company's interests.
• Review commercial terms, ownership rights, obligations, profit-sharing arrangements, exit clauses, indemnities, and dispute resolution mechanisms.
• Support transaction execution, documentation, and closure in coordination with internal teams and external legal counsel.

3. Real Estate Legal Due Diligence

• Conduct legal due diligence of land, properties, and real estate assets before acquisition, development, or sale.
• Examine title documents, ownership records, chain of title, encumbrances, land-use permissions, and property-related approvals.
• Identify title defects, litigation risks, and other legal issues and recommend corrective measures.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel, consultants, and relevant authorities for title verification and documentation.
• Review legal documentation associated with land acquisition, joint ventures, and development projects.

4. Regulatory & Statutory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with applicable real estate laws and regulations, including RERA, stamp duty, registration requirements, land laws, and other relevant statutory provisions.
• Review project-related documentation and approvals to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Advise internal stakeholders on the legal implications of proposed transactions and contractual commitments.
• Monitor relevant regulatory changes affecting real estate acquisitions, development agreements, and joint venture transactions.

5. Contract Lifecycle & Risk Management

• Manage the contract lifecycle, including drafting, review, approval, execution, and record management.
• Maintain a repository of executed agreements, standard templates, and contractual obligations.
• Monitor contractual milestones, payment terms, termination clauses, and compliance requirements.
• Develop standardized legal templates and clause libraries to improve consistency and reduce contractual risks.

6. Legal Advisory & Dispute Management

• Provide legal opinions and practical guidance on real estate contracts, acquisitions, joint ventures, and development transactions.
• Assess potential litigation and dispute risks arising from contractual obligations and property transactions.
• Support dispute resolution, arbitration, negotiations, and coordination with external lawyers.
• Recommend appropriate contractual safeguards to minimize disputes and protect the company's interests.

7. Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with business development, land acquisition, projects, finance, procurement, and management teams.
• Coordinate with external law firms, property consultants, developers, landowners, investors, and government authorities.
• Provide timely legal support for strategic acquisitions, joint ventures, and real estate development initiatives.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• LL.B. degree from a recognized university; LL.M. would be an added advantage.
• 8–10 years of relevant legal experience, preferably with a real estate developer, real estate investment firm, infrastructure company, or property development organization.
• Strong hands-on experience in drafting, vetting, negotiating, and finalizing complex real estate contracts.
• Experience in contract acquisition, land acquisition transactions, joint venture acquisitions, and development agreements.
• In-depth understanding of property documentation, title due diligence, transaction structuring, and real estate regulations.
• Practical knowledge of RERA, property registration, stamp duty, land laws, and contractual risk management.
• Experience dealing with landowners, developers, investors, contractors, and external legal counsel.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Excellent legal drafting and contract negotiation skills.
• Strong understanding of real estate acquisitions, joint ventures, and development transactions.
• Commercial understanding and contractual risk assessment capabilities.
• Knowledge of real estate laws, title due diligence, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to independently manage complex transactions and multiple deadlines.