Legal

JOB DESCRIPTION: Senior Manager – Legal

This is with a Real estate Company in Chembur, Client of HRALWAYS

We are seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented Legal Manager with a strong background in real estate law, particularly proficient in RERA (Real Estate Regulation and Development) Act) documentation and compliance. Experience of working with a real estate firm, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of property laws, agreements, and regulatory frameworks. This role will be crucial in ensuring legal compliance across all our projects and safeguarding the company's interests.

Scope/Accountabilities of the role:

RERA Compliance & Documentation:

• Prepare and file RERA registration applications for new projects.

• Draft and review RERA-compliant customer agreements, allotment letters, and

declarations.

• Liaise with RERA authorities to resolve queries and ensure timely approvals and

renewals.

Contract Management :

• Oversee the lifecycle of contracts—from drafting and negotiation to execution and

renewal.

• Maintain a repository of legal documents and ensure version control and

accessibility.

Legal Advisory & Support:

• Provide strategic legal counsel on real estate transactions, land acquisition, joint

ventures, and development agreements.

• Ensure compliance with local municipal laws, and other applicable real estate

regulations.

• Draft, vet, and negotiate legal documents including sale deeds, lease agreements,

MoUs, and power of attorney.

Litigation & Dispute Resolution :

• Manage litigation related to property disputes, consumer complaints, and

regulatory matters.

• Coordinate with external legal counsel and represent the company in legal

proceedings

• Maintain a litigation tracker and ensure timely updates to management.

Customer Communication :

• Draft and review legal responses to customer queries, complaints, and notices.

• Ensure all customer-facing documents are legally sound and aligned with RERA

norms.

• Collaborate with CRM and sales teams to maintain transparency and legal clarity in customer dealings.

Competencies/ Key attributes

• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication (written and verbal) skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a keen eye for detail and a

team player

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Good knowledge of MS Office

Target Profile:

• Education : Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university

• Experience : Minimum of 10 years of post-qualification experience as a Legal

Professional, with a substantial portion of this experience gained within a reputable

real estate development firm.

• Proven expertise and in-depth knowledge of RERA (Real Estate (Regulation and

Development) Act), 2016, and its practical application is essential.

• Strong understanding of property laws, land acquisition laws, transfer of property

act, stamp act, registration act, and other relevant real estate specific legislations.

• Proficiency in English and Marathi

• Strong stakeholder management and team leadership abilities.

• Ability to work independently and lead a team in a fast-paced environment.

• High level of integrity and professional ethics.