Legal (Non-Litigation)

Key Responsibilities

• Property Due Diligence & Documentation: Conduct legal due diligence and oversee end-to-end documentation for property acquisitions across Pan-India, with a focus on North India, East India, and Gujarat.
• Transaction Finalization: Structure, negotiate, and finalize MOUs, sale deeds, lease deeds, and all related property transaction documents.
• Strategic Problem-Solving: Apply structured problem-solving methodologies to resolve complex legal/property issues and create long-term value for the organization.
• Process & System Enhancement: Lead initiatives to establish best-in-class systems, processes, and workflows to improve team performance and governance.
• Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary legal liaison for internal Business Development teams as well as external Law Firms, Advocates, Solicitors, and Developers.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Educational Qualification: Bachelor of Laws (LLB) required.
• Work Experience: Minimum 15+ years of experience in a Real Estate company or Large Retail enterprise.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Commercial Drafting (Must-Have): Proven, exceptional skills in drafting complex commercial real estate agreements.
• Property & Revenue Laws: In-depth knowledge of property laws, title searches, and revenue-related proceedings.
• Due Diligence & Revenue Records: Expert proficiency in conducting title search/legal due diligence and interpreting local revenue records across various states.
• Contract Negotiation: Demonstrated ability to negotiate complex contracts directly with developers, solicitors, and law firms.
• Language Proficiency: Must be able to read and comprehend written Hindi.