Legal Executive

Job Title: Legal Officer Position Overview: We are looking for a sharp, dependable and detail-oriented Legal Officer to lead and manage all legal functions related to our real estate development activities. Candidate will be responsible for overseeing litigation, coordinating with external counsel, reviewing and drafting contracts, providing legal opinions, and ensuring compliance with applicable real estate and regulatory laws. Key Responsibilities Legal Management & Litigation • Manage the company’s overall legal portfolio, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. • Represent the organization in legal proceedings and liaise with judicial authorities as necessary. • Handle all litigation matters including civil, criminal, and real estate-related cases. • Maintain a centralized system for tracking, updating, and following up on all ongoing and closed legal cases. • Prepare and present comprehensive case reports during regular management reviews, ensuring transparency, accountability, and alignment on action plans. • Collaborate with empanelled advocates and external legal firms to ensure effective representation. • Provide legal opinions on title verification, encumbrance status, due diligence, and other propertyrelated matters. • Ensure timely responses to queries from customers, financial institutions, RERA officials, and legal professionals. • Maintain up-to-date legal documentation for all real estate transactions in compliance with RERA, local land laws, and building codes. • Draft, review, and vet all legal agreements and documents entered into by the company to ensure they are legally sound and minimize potential risk exposure. Strategic Legal Counsel • Advise senior management on regulatory and legal matters affecting business operations. • Provide strategic input on litigation and dispute resolution matters. • Identify and mitigate legal risks proactively to support business objectives. Liaison & Regulatory Communication • Liaise with government departments, statutory bodies, registrar offices, and legal forums. • Engage and negotiate with external stakeholders including clients, vendors, and public authorities. Internal Legal Support • Provide legal guidance to internal teams on compliance, operational, and contractual matters. • Undertake legal assignments and projects as directed by management. Qualifications & Experience • Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B.) – Mandatory; • Master’s Degree in Law (LL.M.) – Preferred. • Enrollment with the Bar Council and licensed to practice law. • Minimum 5 -7 years of relevant legal experience in real estate. • Comprehensive knowledge of property laws, land acquisition, RERA, contract law, and civil procedures. Key Competencies • Strong legal research, drafting, and analytical abilities. • Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. • High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism. • Ability to manage multiple legal matters independently. • Proficiency in MS Office and legal case management tools. • Prior experience with a real estate development firm is strongly preferred. • Willingness and ability to travel to courts as required.