Assistant Manager / Manager - Legal (Real Estate Sector)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Manager/Dy. Manager - Legal

Industry: Real Estate

Experience: 15+ Years

Department: Legal

Reporting to: Head-Legal

1. Key Responsibilities

A. Real Estate Transactions & Documentation

• Draft, review Agreements for Sale, Sale Deeds,Conveyance Deeds, Development Agreements, Joint Development Agreements, Memoranda of Understanding, Leave and Licence Agreements, Lease Deeds and other property-related documents.
• Vet and finalise commercial contracts, consultancy agreements, contractor agreements, service agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements and other corporate documents.
• Advise on property acquisitions, disposals, leasing, licensing, mortgage, release of charge and other real estate transactions.
• Coordinate execution and registration of legal documents.

B. Redevelopment Projects

• Handle legal aspects of society redevelopment projects, including appointment of developers, Letters of Intent, Memoranda of Understanding, Development Agreements and Permanent Alternate Accommodation Agreements.
• Advise on compliance with Section 79A of the Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act, applicable redevelopment guidelines, DCPR provisions and other relevant regulations.
• Review society resolutions, consent documents, individual member agreements, bank guarantees, indemnities and related documentation.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks relating to termination, delays, additional FSI, TDR, development rights, rehabilitation obligations and disputes with societies or members.

C. Title Due Diligence & Property Verification

• Conduct and supervise title due diligence, title searches and verification of ownership, development rights and encumbrances.
• Review title reports, property cards, revenue records, conveyance deeds, development agreements, powers of attorney and other title documents.
• Identify title defects, litigation, claims, mortgages and other legal impediments affecting property transactions.
• Coordinate with external solicitors, advocates, title investigators and other professionals for title clearance and legal opinions.

D. Regulatory Compliance & Approvals

• Advise on compliance with RERA, MahaRERA, the Maharashtra Ownership Flats Act, the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, applicable municipal laws, Development Control and Promotion Regulations (DCPR), and other relevant legislation.

E. Litigation & Dispute Resolution

• Coordinate with external advocates and solicitors in matters before RERA, the MahaRERA Appellate Tribunal, High Court, NCLT and other courts, tribunals and authorities, as applicable.
• Review legal notices, replies, pleadings, affidavits, written submissions and settlement proposals.
• Advise management on dispute strategy, legal exposure, settlement options and litigation risk.

F. Banking, Finance & Corporate Matters

• Review loan agreements, DTD, facility agreements, mortgage documents, deeds of hypothecation, pledges, corporate guarantees and bank NOCs.
• Advise on creation and release of charges, lender consents, security documentation and financing-related legal requirements.
• Assist in corporate legal matters, including board resolutions, powers of attorney, authorisations and other corporate documentation.
• Support due diligence and documentation for investments, acquisitions, joint ventures and restructuring transactions.

G. Internal Coordination & Team Management

• Work closely with Sales, CRM, Projects, Liaison, Finance, Accounts and other departments.
• Provide legal guidance on customer transactions, payment schedules, refunds, possession, registration and customer grievances.
• Guide junior legal professionals and ensure quality, consistency and timely completion of legal work.

3. Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Law (LL.B.) from a recognised university.
• Approximately 15 years of relevant experience in real estate legal practice, preferably with a real estate developer or property development company.
• Strong working knowledge of real estate transactions, Finance related documents redevelopment, property title due diligence, RERA / MahaRERA, municipal regulations and litigation.
• Experience in independently handling complex legal documentation, negotiations, regulatory matters and dispute resolution.

4. Required Skills & Competencies

• Excellent drafting, vetting, negotiation and legal research skills.
• Strong knowledge of Maharashtra real estate laws and regulatory procedures.
• Ability to interpret complex legal documents and provide commercially practical advice.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and risk-assessment capabilities.
• Effective communication, stakeholder management and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritise deadlines and work independently.
• High standards of professional ethics, confidentiality and integrity.

5. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Timely completion and quality of legal documentation and opinions.
• Effective identification and mitigation of legal and contractual risks.
• Compliance with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Efficient management of litigation and external legal costs.
• Timely closure of title due diligence and legal approvals.
• Reduction in avoidable contractual disputes and documentation errors.
• Effective support to business teams and timely resolution of legal issues.