Legal Manager Real Estate / Property Law Expert

Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Legal Manager specializing in Real Estate and Property Law to join us. The role involves handling end-to-end legal advisory, due diligence, structuring, documentation, and compliance for real estate developers, investors, landowners, and corporate clients.
The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in property transactions, land laws, RERA compliance, development agreements, and regulatory advisory, along with the ability to manage client relationships and lead transactions independently.
The role involves close collaboration with Business Development, Finance, Legal, and Project teams to ensure all submissions and agreements are accurate, compliant, and aligned with commercial objectives.

1. Real Estate Transactions & Advisory
Lead legal due diligence for land acquisition, asset purchase, joint development, and leasing transactions
Draft, review, and negotiate real estate documentation including:
Sale Deeds, Conveyance Deeds, Lease Deeds
Joint Development Agreements (JDA), Joint Venture (JV) Agreements
Development Management Agreements
Term Sheets, MOUs, LOIs
Power of Attorney and related property instruments
Advise clients on transaction structuring, risk mitigation, and regulatory implications

Provide legal opinions on title verification, land use, zoning, and conversion matters
2. Regulatory & Compliance Advisory
Advise on RERA compliance and documentation requirements
Handle regulatory approvals and liaise with local authorities where required
Ensure compliance with applicable state land laws, municipal regulations, and property tax frameworks
Monitor changes in real estate laws and advise clients on legal impact
3. Litigation & Dispute Management
Coordinate with litigation teams on property disputes, title issues, and contractual breaches
Draft legal notices, replies, and documentation related to disputes
Support arbitration and mediation proceedings related to real estate matters
4. Client & Practice Management
Serve as primary legal contact for assigned clients
Provide strategic advisory to developers, investors, HNIs, and corporate clients
Support business development initiatives for the real estate practice
Mentor junior associates and review their work
Ensure timely execution and delivery of assignments

Job Expectations:

Prior experience in a reputed law firm, legal advisory firm, or real estate developer
Strong drafting and negotiation skills
Deep understanding of state-specific land laws and RERA framework
Experience in handling large-scale development projects or structured real estate transactions
Ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously
Strong client-handling and advisory skills
Commercial acumen with solution-oriented mindset
High professional integrity and confidentiality
Attention to detail and structured documentation approach
Leadership and stakeholder management skills

Minimum Qualification: LL.B. / LL.M. from a recognized university Minimum Job Experience: 6 10 years of post-qualification experience in real estate/property law Reporting to: CMD Travel: Yes required