Assistant General Manager - Legal (Property/Real Estate)

Dexian India; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent legal services firm in Bengaluru is seeking an experienced Assistant General Manager – Legal to manage legal due diligence and compliance for real estate projects. The ideal candidate will have 10–15 years of experience in property law, strong expertise in land laws, and excellent drafting and negotiation skills. This role requires managing contract compliance, legal risk, and providing support to senior management. A blend of proactive legal support and strategic decision-making is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10–15 years of experience in legal roles, preferably in real estate.
• Strong knowledge of real estate laws, RERA, and property registration processes.
• Experience in litigation management and coordination with external counsel.

Responsibilities

• Conduct title due diligence and provide legal opinions on land and property.
• Draft and vet legal documents, including sale deeds and contracts.
• Manage end-to-end legal compliance for construction projects.

Skills

Legal drafting & contract management

Property registration & liaison work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B.)

Master’s in Law (LL.M.)

Job description

Assistant General Manager – Legal (Property/Real Estate)

Department: Legal & Business Development

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Assistant General Manager – Legal to join our Legal & Business Development team. The role involves managing end-to-end legal due diligence, property documentation, compliance, and contract management for our real estate projects. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in land laws, RERA, litigation management, and property registration processes while providing proactive legal support to senior management in strategic and operational matters.

Key Responsibilities

Due Diligence & Legal Opinions

• Conduct title due diligence and provide legal opinions on land and property.
• Trace title history for agricultural, BDA, CMC, and municipal properties and liaise with government departments.
• Survey title documents, verify ownership records, and prepare issue charts.

Drafting & Vetting Legal Documents

• Draft and vet a wide range of legal documents, including sale deeds, agreements of sale, partition deeds, release deeds, powers of attorney, wills, joint development agreements (JDAs), MoUs, sharing agreements, civil contracts, construction agreements, lease agreements (commercial & residential), service contracts, NDAs, and company contracts.
• Handle property registration work with jurisdictional Sub-Registrar offices.
• Liaise with BDA, BMRDA, BBMP, Taluk, and Revenue Departments, and other authorities.

Legal Compliance & Project Documentation

• Manage end-to-end legal compliance for construction and development projects.
• Ensure approvals, land conversion, and RERA registration and compliance.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel for ongoing litigation matters.

Advisory & Risk Management

• Support senior legal and compliance teams in strategic decision‑making.
• Manage legal risk, monitor contract compliance, and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure timely submission of assigned legal work.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B.); Master’s in Law (LL.M.) preferred.
• Minimum 10–15 years of experience in legal roles, preferably in real estate, property law, or construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of real estate laws, RERA, and property registration processes.
• Experience in litigation management and coordination with external counsel.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.

Key Skills

• Legal drafting & contract management
• Property registration & liaison work