Assistant Vice President Legal

Casagrand; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Casagrand invites a strategic AVP Legal to head the Pre-Legal function for its real estate portfolio. The role focuses on risk-free land acquisition, robust title verification, and high-stakes documentation execution.

The ideal candidate will guide non-litigation matters, manage team performance, and ensure strict regulatory compliance across all development initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic title verification and due diligence for large-scale land parcels and mixed-use real estate projects.
• Proven ability to draft, review and negotiate JDAs, Sale/Development, Leases, MOUs and related transactional documents.
• Strong understanding of RERA, state laws and governance standards in real estate.
• Leadership of a legal team and strategic advisory to senior leadership in risk mitigation and expansion strategies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee title searches and due diligence for large real estate projects.
• Scrutinize ownership documents, revenue records, Encumbrance Certificates, and statutory approvals.
• Lead drafting and negotiation of JDAs, Sale Deeds, Leases, MOUs, POA/SPA, and Tripartite Agreements.
• Ensure documentation complies with RERA and state laws; provide definitive legal opinions on complex defects and risks.
• Mentor the legal team and advise senior leadership on business expansion and risk mitigation.

Skills

Title verification

Due diligence

Drafting

Transactional support

Non-litigation

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Advisory

Mentoring

Team management

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Title Verification & Due Diligence:
• Oversee comprehensive title searches and legal due diligence for large-scale land parcels and mixed-use real estate projects.
• Direct the scrutiny of ownership documents, revenue records (Pahanies, ROR-1B, Adangal, Setwar), Encumbrance Certificates, and statutory approvals (HMDA, DTCP, GHMC, etc.).
• Provide definitive legal opinions on complex title defects, ownership gaps, and high-level risk assessments to safeguard the companys investments.
• Complex Drafting & Transactional Support:
• Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of complex real estate instruments, including Joint Development Agreements (JDAs), Sale Deeds, Development Agreements (DAGPA), Lease Deeds, Gift Deeds, MOUs, Power of Attorney (GPA/SPA), and Tripartite Agreements.
• Ensure all transactional documentation meets the highest standards of enforceability and is compliant with RERA, state laws, and corporate governance standards.
• Non-Litigation & Regulatory Compliance:
• Manage non-litigation strategies, including advising on land acquisition, conversion (agricultural to non-agricultural), mutation, and land development permissions.
• Act as the senior point of contact for liaison with government authorities, revenue officials, and regulatory bodies.
• Ensure absolute compliance with state laws and RERA regulations, proactively identifying and mitigating regulatory risks before they impact project timelines.
• Leadership & Advisory:
• Mentor and lead the legal team, setting high benchmarks for accuracy, turnaround time, and professionalism in title scrutiny and drafting.
• Provide strategic legal advisory to senior leadership on business expansion, land banking strategies, and risk mitigation.

Preferred candidate profile

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic legal leader to head the Pre-Legal function. The AVP Legal will be responsible for overseeing the entire pre-legal lifecycle for our real estate projects, ensuring risk-free land acquisition, robust title verification, and the execution of high-stakes documentation. The ideal candidate will provide strategic guidance on non-litigation matters, manage team performance, and ensure strict regulatory compliance across all real estate development initiatives