General Manager - Legal & Compliance

HireGenie | Finance Recruitment Expert; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 5,000,000 - 9,000,000; Full time

Job summary

HireGenie | Finance Recruitment Expert in India seeks a GM – Legal & Compliance with 20+ years of experience to lead contracts, litigation, and regulatory compliance for a diversified business group. The role requires liaising with senior management and external counsel to safeguard company interests across real estate, infrastructure, warehousing, and other entities.

The incumbent will oversee drafting, negotiation, and protection of critical agreements, handle property matters, notices, and

Qualifications

• 20–25 years of experience in Legal & Compliance.
• Strong exposure to contracts, litigation management, property matters, and corporate legal advisory.
• Experience in Real Estate, Infrastructure, Construction, Leasing, Manufacturing, or diversified business groups.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Stable employment history preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, and vetting agreements, leases, contracts, MOUs, notices, and legal documents.
• Managing litigation matters and coordinating with external advocates, senior counsels, and legal consultants.
• Handling property-related legal matters, lease agreements, title verification, and documentation.
• Liaising with government authorities, police departments, and statutory bodies as required.
• Advising management on legal risks, compliance matters, and dispute resolution.
• Monitoring court cases, maintaining legal records, and updating management on case status.
• Coordinating with internal departments on contracts, recoveries, notices, and compliance requirements.
• Ensuring legal compliance and safeguarding company interests across all business entities.

Skills

Legal & Compliance

Drafting

Negotiation

Communication

Litigation Management

Education

LLB

LLM

Job description

Job Summary

Our client is looking to hire a GM – Legal & Compliance with 20+ years of experience in managing legal and compliance functions. The ideal candidate will handle contracts, litigation, property matters, legal advisory, and regulatory compliance while working closely with senior management and external legal counsel.

About the Organization

Our client is a well-established diversified business group with over two decades of presence and operations across multiple sectors, including real estate, financial services, hospitality, warehousing, and other businesses. With a large workforce of employees, the group has built a diverse portfolio and continues to strengthen and expand its presence across key industries.

Designation

GM – Legal & Compliance

Key Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, and vetting agreements, leases, contracts, MOUs, notices, and legal documents.
• Managing litigation matters and coordinating with external advocates, senior counsels, and legal consultants.
• Handling property-related legal matters, lease agreements, title verification, and documentation.
• Liaising with government authorities, police departments, and statutory bodies as required.
• Advising management on legal risks, compliance matters, and dispute resolution.
• Monitoring court cases, maintaining legal records, and updating management on case status.
• Supporting NBFC, real estate, warehousing, petrol bunk, and infrastructure businesses on legal matters.
• Coordinating with internal departments on contracts, recoveries, notices, and compliance requirements.
• Ensuring legal compliance and safeguarding company interests across all business entities.

Key Requirements

• 20-25 years of experience in Legal & Compliance.
• Strong exposure to contracts, litigation management, property matters, and corporate legal advisory.
• Experience in Real Estate, Infrastructure, Construction, Leasing, Manufacturing, or diversified business groups preferred.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Stable employment history preferred.

Education

LLB mandatory; LLM preferred

Experience

20–25 years of experience in Legal & Compliance

Working Days

Monday – Friday (Saturdays half day 9:00 am to 1:30 pm)

Interview Process

1 virtual round + 1 technical round + 1 meeting with MD