Legal Officer

Legal Officer   Key Responsibilities  Legal Management & Litigation  • Manage the company’s overall legal portfolio, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and  regulations.  • Represent the organization in legal proceedings and liaise with judicial authorities as necessary.  • Handle all litigation matters including civil, criminal, and real estate-related cases.  • Maintain a centralized system for tracking, updating, and following up on all ongoing and closed  legal cases.  • Prepare and present comprehensive case reports during regular management reviews, ensuring  transparency, accountability, and alignment on action plans.  • Collaborate with empanelled advocates and external legal firms to ensure effective representation.  • Provide legal opinions on title verification, encumbrance status, due diligence, and other property related matters.  • Ensure timely responses to queries from customers, financial institutions, RERA officials, and  legal professionals.  • Maintain up-to-date legal documentation for all real estate transactions in compliance with RERA,  local land laws, and building codes.  • Draft, review, and vet all legal agreements and documents entered into by the company to ensure  they are legally sound and minimize potential risk exposure.  Strategic Legal Counsel  • Advise senior management on regulatory and legal matters affecting business operations.  • Provide strategic input on litigation and dispute resolution matters.  • Identify and mitigate legal risks proactively to support business objectives.  Liaison & Regulatory Communication  • Liaise with government departments, statutory bodies, registrar offices, and legal forums.  • Engage and negotiate with external stakeholders including clients, vendors, and public authorities.  Internal Legal Support  • Provide legal guidance to internal teams on compliance, operational, and contractual matters.  • Undertake legal assignments and projects as directed by management.  Qualifications & Experience  • Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B.) – Mandatory;   • Master’s Degree in Law (LL.M.) – Preferred.  • Enrollment with the Bar Council and licensed to practice law.  • Minimum 5 -7 years of relevant legal experience in real estate.  • Comprehensive knowledge of property laws, land acquisition, RERA, contract law, and civil  procedures.  Key Competencies  • Strong legal research, drafting, and analytical abilities.  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.  • High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism.  • Ability to manage multiple legal matters independently.  • Proficiency in MS Office and legal case management tools.  • Prior experience with a real estate development firm is strongly preferred.  • Willingness and ability to travel to courts as required.