Real Estate Legal Counsel – On-Site | India
A diversified technology and infrastructure conglomerate in the high-growth renewable energy, data-center, and smart-city sectors is expanding its land portfolio across India. We secure strategic sites, navigate complex regulations, and deliver mission-critical assets nationwide. To protect multimillion-dollar investments and accelerate expansion, we seek an accomplished Real Estate Legal Counsel with deep expertise in land acquisition and property law.Role & Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end land acquisition lifecycle—title search, due diligence, documentation, and registration—for greenfield and brownfield projects.
- Draft, review, and negotiate sale deeds, lease deeds, joint-development agreements, NDAs, and service contracts, ensuring full statutory compliance.
- Liaise with local authorities, revenue offices, and regulatory bodies to obtain approvals, clearances, and mutation/khata transfers within aggressive timelines.
- Structure risk-mitigation strategies, flag legal exposure, and advise business leaders on zoning, encumbrances, and environmental compliances.
- Represent the company in civil courts, arbitration, and quasi-judicial forums; coordinate with external counsel for litigation and opinion.
- Maintain a live repository of land laws, state notifications, and court precedents; conduct training sessions for cross-functional teams.
Skills & Qualifications
Must-Have
- LL.B/LL.M with 6–10 years specialised experience in Indian real-estate and land laws.
- Proven record closing large-scale acquisitions (50+ acres) across multiple states.
- Expertise in title verification, revenue records, and encumbrance analysis.
- Fluency in contract drafting and bilingual negotiation (English + regional language).
- Solid understanding of RERA, Transfer of Property Act, Stamp Acts, and land ceiling statutes.
- Strong stakeholder management with government, landowners, and internal leadership.
Preferred
- Exposure to energy or industrial infrastructure projects (SEZ, solar, data centers).
- Experience handling land acquisition under LAAR Act and forest diversion proposals.
- Knowledge of GIS tools and digital land-record platforms.
Benefits & Culture Highlights
- Work on nation-scale projects with direct C-suite visibility and decision latitude.
- Competitive fixed + performance bonus, health cover for family, and relocation support.
- Culture built on speed, integrity, and continuous learning—legal team drives strategy, not just compliance.
Join us to architect the legal foundation of India’s next-generation infrastructure and accelerate your career as a trusted land-law expert.
Skills: rera,property law,stakeholder management,due diligence,title verification,negotiation,acquisitions,land ceiling statutes,stamp acts,real estate,digital land-record platforms,contract drafting,projects,transfer of property act,gis tools,compliance,land acquisition,regulatory compliance,risk assessment,deeds