Job Title: Manager - Legal

Department: Legal

Location: Corporate Office

Reports To: CEO

Experience Required: 10+ years in legal leadership roles, preferably in the real estate or infrastructure sector

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Summary:

Manager – Legal to lead the legal function for our Real Estate & Construction business. This role will be responsible for developing legal strategy, overseeing all legal matters including litigation, compliance, contracts, and land-related issues, and ensuring the business operates within the legal framework of applicable laws and regulations.

The ideal candidate will be a strategic legal advisor with strong leadership skills, deep expertise in real estate and construction law, and a proven track record in managing complex legal challenges in a corporate environment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Legal Strategy & Leadership

• Define and implement the legal vision and strategy aligned with the organization’s goals.
• Act as a legal advisor to the board and senior management on all legal, compliance, and regulatory matters.
• Lead the legal team and ensure effective internal legal support across business units.

2. Land Acquisition & Due Diligence

• Oversee all legal aspects of land acquisition, including title due diligence, encumbrance checks, and negotiations with landowners.
• Ensure land records are clean, marketable, and properly documented.

3. Contract Management

• Review, draft, and negotiate complex commercial agreements including Joint Development Agreements (JDAs), Sale Deeds, Lease Agreements, EPC Contracts, MOUs, and vendor contracts.
• Establish standardized contract templates and approval workflows.

4. Litigation & Dispute Resolution

• Manage all legal disputes, litigations, and arbitrations involving the company.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel; monitor case progress and represent company interests in court and other forums.

5. Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with RERA, Municipal Corporation regulations, Labour Laws, Environmental Laws, and other applicable laws.
• Handle all legal aspects of project approvals, sanctions, and NOCs from relevant authorities.

6. Risk Management & Governance

• Identify legal risks and proactively create mitigation plans.
• Develop and implement internal policies, compliance frameworks, and code of conduct.
• Ensure legal records and contracts are securely maintained.

7. Stakeholder & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and manage the in-house legal team and external consultants.
• Collaborate with finance, projects, planning, and business development teams to provide legal support across operations.

Requirements:

• Education: LLB / LLM from a reputed university; Company Secretary (CS) or MBA (Law) is a plus.
• Experience: Minimum 10 years of post-qualification experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role in real estate or construction sector.
• Gender: Male
• Skills:
• In-depth knowledge of real estate laws, land acquisition, construction contracts, and regulatory approvals.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic legal thinking
• Leadership & team development
• High integrity and ethical standards
• Commercial and business acumen
• Risk management and compliance orientation

Working Conditions:

• Location: Corporate Office in Hyderabad
• Travel: Travel to project sites and regulatory offices as per work requirement