Head-Legal

Job Description:

Role Overview:

We are looking for an experienced and highly skilled Head of Legal with deep expertise in litigation related to real estate and property laws. The ideal candidate will lead the legal function, handle all litigation matters, ensure regulatory compliance, and safeguard the company’s legal interests in residential and commercial projects.

This role demands strong litigation management experience, preferably from top real estate developers or reputed law firms specializing in property disputes.

Key Responsibilities:

Litigation Management

• Lead and manage all litigation matters, including property disputes, title clearances, RERA issues, regulatory challenges, arbitration, and consumer court cases.

• Represent the company in various legal forums, tribunals, and courts, or coordinate with external counsel for effective case handling.

• Draft and review pleadings, affidavits, writs, petitions, and responses for ongoing cases.

• Develop litigation strategies and ensure timely resolution of disputes with minimal financial and reputational risks.

Real Estate Legal Advisory

• Conduct due diligence on land/property titles and verify legal documentation for new acquisitions.

• Provide legal opinions on JV agreements, development agreements, land aggregation, and property transactions.

• Ensure compliance with RERA, land laws, municipal regulations, environmental clearances, and other statutory requirements.

Contracts & Documentation

• Draft, review, and negotiate sale agreements, lease deeds, conveyance deeds, MOU, and contracts with vendors/partners.

• Ensure all project-related legal documents are watertight to avoid future disputes.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Identify potential legal risks and proactively advise the management on mitigation strategies.

• Stay updated on changes in real estate, property, and corporate laws affecting the business.

• Maintain proper legal records and ensure statutory compliance across all projects.

Stakeholder Management

• Liaise with government authorities, regulatory bodies, and external law firms for smooth handling of legal matters.

• Provide legal training and guidance to internal teams to ensure process compliance.

Key Requirements:

• LLB/LLM from a reputed law school.

• 12–20 years of experience in litigation, with at least 8–10 years in the real estate sector (developer side preferred).

• Strong understanding of property laws, RERA, land acquisition, and urban development regulations.

• Proven track record in handling complex litigation, arbitration, and high-value property disputes.

• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and advocacy skills.

• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple cases, and lead a team of legal professionals.