Area Legal Manager

Aditya Birla Group; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Birla Carbon in Bengaluru seeks an Area Legal Manager to oversee legal activities for branches, advise on transaction structuring, and mitigate risks under Indian contract and real estate laws.

You will draft standard agreements, coordinate with external law firms, review collateral documents and title searches, and support senior management with practical, compliant solutions across state jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Indian Contract Act, Transfer of Property Act, RERA, Stamp Act (Central & State), Specific Relief Act, and related Real Estate laws.
• Ability to draft legal reports and negotiate effectively.
• Experience advising business teams on transactions and legal risk across NBFC-like environments.

Responsibilities

• Review collateral-related documentation and title search reports.
• Coordinate with external law firms for documentation and opinions.
• Assist in development and updation of standard agreements, templates, and legal guidelines.
• Support seniors in handling complex transactions with state-wise legal considerations.
• Provide practical and innovative legal solutions and effective communication across branches.

Skills

Contract law knowledge

Drafting of legal reports

Negotiation skills

Legal risk assessment

Communication skills

Real estate laws

Coordination with external law firms

Job description

At the Aditya Birla Group, our Corporate Vision is aligned and intricately woven with our People Vision.

Area Legal Manager

Designation : NA

Job Description:

Job Description

• Shall have good knowledge of Indian Contract Act, Transfer of Property Act, RERA, Stamp Act (Central & State), Specific Relief Act, applicable Real Estate laws, Companies Act, RBI, SARFAESI and related Policies, Directions, Circulars.
• Strong knowledge in drafting of legal report and negotiation skills.
• Ability to provide practical and innovative solutions.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills suitable for NBFC business environments.
• Support legal activities for the assigned branches.
• Assist in advising business teams on transaction structuring and legal risks.
• Assist in development and updation of standard agreements, templates, and legal guidelines.
• Coordinate with external law firms for documentation and legal opinions as required.
• Review collateral-related documentation and title search reports.
• Support seniors in handling complex transactions considering state-wise legal implications.

Key Result Areas

Supporting Actions

Research and drafting

v Assess the referenced deal from all aspects including legal, commercial, risk, compliance and applicable law and highlight any risks therefrom

v Suggest the required legal mitigates and options in ring fencing the deal in order to protect the rights and interest of the Company

Volumes and TAT

v Ensure that the volumes are met and the TAT is delivered maintain quality of the work.

Visits

v The LO shall be responsible for the visit of the assigned branches, he will also visit the Offices of the Govt Authorities as per the need. He will conduct meeting with our local legal vendors.