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Legal Manager

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5 - 10 years

Mumbai

Posted: 02/01/2026

Job Description

Job location is Matunga, Mumbai and salary is up to 8 LPA Negotiable for the right candidate.


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, Collectors 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 37 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: up to 8 LPA Negotiable

Location: Matunga, Mumbai


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