Hiring Legal Manager in Mumbai Location

Job Description:

1 Property & Land Legal Matters

Conduct title due diligence, ownership verification, and encumbrance checks for land parcels which are being considered for acquisitions.

Review and maintain all land and revenue records, including property cards, 7/12 extracts, mutation entries, and NA/NOC documents and all other documents to each land parcel of the company.

Coordinate with the Revenue Department, Collector’s office, and Tehsildar offices for property-related matters permissions, and hearings as may be required.

Handle mutation, demarcation, and land conversion issues independently.

2 Drafting & Vetting of Legal Documents

Draft, vet, and finalize various real estate contracts and agreements, including

Development Agreements, Joint Development Agreements (JDA), and Joint Venture Contracts

MoUs, Sale Deeds, Lease Deeds, and Power of Attorney

Agreements for Sale, Allotment Letters, and conveyance-related documentation

Vendor, consultant, and contractor agreements

Ensure contractual protection of company interests and legal soundness of all documents.

3 MAHARERA Compliance

Manage end-to-end MAHARERA registration, extensions, quarterly updates, and project reporting.

Prepare and verify documentation for Forms A, B, C, and other required declarations.

Coordinate with auditors and consultants for CA, Architect, and Engineer certificates.

Ensure strict adherence to RERA advertising and disclosure norms.

Attend RERA hearings and represent the company before the authority when required.

4 Government Correspondence & Hearings

Handle all government correspondences with departments various departments like Town Planning, and Revenue Offices.

Prepare written communications, responses to notices, and official replies on behalf of the company.

Attend government hearings, site inspections, and followups related to project and property issues.

5 Litigation & Legal Proceedings

Handle and coordinate ongoing litigation, arbitration, and revenue cases involving the company.

Work with external legal counsels for filing replies, affidavits, and case documentation.

Maintain a litigation tracker with case summaries, next dates, and follow-ups.

6 Advisory & Internal Legal Support

Provide legal advisory to management on project structuring, land acquisition, and contract negotiations.

Support internal departments — Operations, Finance, and Sales — with legal inputs on agreements and compliance.

Identify potential legal risks and recommend appropriate preventive actions.

Required Primary Skills

Strong knowledge of property law, redevelopment regulations, MAHARERA and Development Regulations

Excellent drafting, vetting, and negotiation skills.

Experience in government hearings and official correspondence.

Good communication, documentation, and coordination abilities.

Proactive, reliable, and capable of managing multiple assignments independently.

High ethical standards and attention to legal accuracy.

Key Performance Indicators

Accuracy and quality of legal documentation.

Timely completion of MAHARERA filings and updates.

Successful resolution of revenue and government matters.

Timeliness of government correspondences and follow-ups.

Reduction in legal risks and pending compliance issues.

Effective coordination with consultants, authorities, and internal teams.

Up to date data systems and documentation

Follow up with court matters on regular basis and making sure that cases are resolved at the earliest

Working Hours: Monday to Saturday working 10:30 am to 7:00 pm

Experience: Minimum 3–7 years in real estate legal function, preferably with developers or law firms specializing in property law.

Education: LLB / LLM (specialization in Property or Corporate Law preferred).

Salary: No bar for right candidate

Location:  Matunga, Mumbai

For More Details, call on 9714274730 or mail send your cv on tanuja@postaresume.co.in