Senior Legal Manager
Description
Senior Legal
Manager – Real Estate / Township Project
Job Summary
We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Legal Manager
to oversee and manage all land/legal matters and statutory approvals for a
large real estate project in India. The ideal candidate should have strong
expertise in real estate laws, land documentation, legal compliance, and
regulatory approvals. The role requires handling land-related legal matters,
buyer queries, statutory approvals, and compliance with township development
regulations.
Key Responsibilities
A. Land & Legal
Matters
• Review and
verify land title documents, agreements, deeds, and revenue records for
accuracy and compliance.
• Address
legal queries from buyers and provide satisfactory responses on land ownership,
title, and other related matters.
• Oversee
and coordinate the registration of plots, including drafting sale deeds, site
plans, stamp duty verification, and liaison with sub-registrar offices.
• Handle all
mutation, conversion, and land use change matters with government authorities.
• Track,
follow up, and ensure closure of all pending land-related legal disputes and
litigations.
• Maintain
proper documentation and compliance records for all land-related transactions.
B. Statutory &
Approval Matters
• Apply for
and secure necessary approvals from various government departments, including:
• Electricity
Boards (for power connections and infrastructure approvals)
• Pollution
Control Boards (for environmental clearances)
• Water
Supply Departments (for water connection approvals)
• Panchayat,
Zila Parishad, and Local Development Authorities (for land and project
approvals)
• Assist
project buyers/customers in securing their own electricity and pollution
control approvals.
• Stay
updated on real estate laws, township development regulations, and statutory
procedures related to land approvals, conversion, mutation, and allotment of
utilities.
• Liaise
with government bodies, regulatory agencies, and legal consultants to ensure
smooth execution of statutory processes.
• Proactively
resolve any legal roadblocks or compliance issues that may impact project
progress.
Requirements
Required Skills &
Attributes
• Strong
knowledge of Indian real estate laws, land acquisition rules, RERA regulations,
and government approval procedures.•
• Hands-on
experience in dealing with land records, legal documentation, and property registrations.
• Excellent
coordination skills to handle multiple government departments and agencies.
• Ability to
manage legal disputes, court cases, and settlements efficiently.
• Strong
drafting and negotiation skills for contracts, sale deeds, and compliance
documentation.
• Proficiency
in legal research and understanding of relevant municipal, state, and central
laws.
Qualifications &
Experience
• LL.B.
(LL.M. preferred) with specialisation in real estate/property law.
• 10+ years
of experience in handling legal matters for large real estate/township
projects.
• Proven
experience in land due diligence, registrations, statutory approvals, and
compliance with real estate regulations.
• Strong
experience in coordinating with government authorities, legal consultants, and
regulatory agencies.