Head – Legal

LeDroit India; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

LeDroit India seeks a Head – Legal in Chennai to oversee the real estate legal function, review and draft documents, and ensure all transactions are compliant and advantageous for the company.

The role involves due diligence, risk management, liaison with advocates and regulatory bodies, and continuous process improvement across land-related transactions.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate in Law from a reputed University or Law school.
• Minimum of 7–10 years of work experience in a similar role preferably in real estate.
• Thorough knowledge of Property & Real estate laws including RERA, CMDA and related regulations.
• IT savv y with ability to draft reports and prepare presentations.

Responsibilities

• Independently conduct due diligence and title scrutiny for real estate transactions.
• Draft, vet and register deeds and related documents (sale, lease, JV, OPAs, etc.).
• Coordinate with panel advocates and government offices to manage litigation or disputes.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks to protect the company and customers.

Skills

Legal expertise

Real estate law

Contract drafting

Due diligence

Stakeholder management

Education

LL.B / Law degree

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

2.JOBPURPOSE:The Head – Legal shall oversee the functions of the legal department and handle all aspects of real estate transactions. Prepare and review legal documents relating to real estate, negotiate the terms and conditions of transactions, and facilitate the transfer of titles. Ensure all transactions are legal, binding and in the best interest of the organization.

3.JOBDIMENSIONS:Direct Reports:

3 (Direct Reports)NumberofstaffsupervisedTotal: 4 / 6 (Total number of staff supervised)4.KEYACCOUNTABILITIES:DescriptionPerformanceIndicatorsDueDiligence:Independently conduct due diligence and title document scrutiny, title investigation and represent the company for discussions on its legal and related matters with Landowners / Vendors / Joint venture partners. Zero defect in title. Due diligence and title investigation includes coordinating with various offices (Registrar office, Village Administrative office, Taluk office, Land records offices etc.) and approaching various stakeholders (landowners, mediators/government etc.) to get required documents/information for thorough scrutiny. Title opinions.

Documentation:Preparation / Drafting, execution, and registration of various deeds, documents etc., (Sale agreements, Sale deeds, Lease deeds, Gift deeds, Exchange deeds, Rental Agreement, Joint Venture Agreements, Power of Attorney, documents, or undertakings with respect to property purchase, sale, bank loan/mortgage, rentals/leases, and all contracts). Drafting / vetting of replies and letters on matters having legal implications Interpret laws, rulings, and regulations for real estate transactions and give clear recommendations. Ensuring chances of disputes and litigation are eliminated and violations prevented.

StakeholderManagementWork closely with panel advocates in the preparation of Plaints, Written Statements, Memos, Interlocutory applications, Writ petitions On time follow up and updates. Error free drafting Dispute resolution and drafting various types of criminal petitions etc. Frequently keep in touch with the company’s Advocates/Lawyers to keep a track on case status and keep records of various documents/petitions filed by them on behalf of the company. Follow up with the police and other government departments for effective prevention and resolution of disputes/issues.

RiskManagementMonitor legal risk in real estate documentation and advise the organization accordingly. Take responsibility for ensuring effective and efficient management of the company’s legal and contractual risks. Eliminate risks arising out of title to property, both for the company and its customers. Identification and elimination of risks.

Compliance:Ensure compliance • Manage regulatory and compliance-related services. • Ensure that appropriate approvals are in place before real estate transactions are executed.

SubjectMatterExpertise:Expertise in all property and real estate related laws and regulations, contract and labour laws. Timely and proper advice to the management Familiar with court proceedings, rules, and court nomenclature with respect to litigations and to follow up and keep track with the companys external legal consultants/advocates and update the management on progress, status updates and providing overall guidance.

5.JOBCONTEXT:Developing a structured legal framework and process for the organization. Work collaboratively with the key departments namely, Land Acquisition, Liaison, Sales and CRM and be accountable for the various corrections of their documents, documents standardisation and workflow requirements. Identify and proactively address issues impacting efficiency and quality. Identify and facilitate means for continuous improvement. Providing support, and training to staff on a regular basis.

6.COMMUNICATIONS&WORKINGRELATIONSHIPS:Internal:Extensive contacts across key departments – Land acquisition, Liaison, Sales, CRM Technical and HAD within the organization.External:External panel of Advocates/Lawyers, Governmental bodies, Registration department such as Sub-Registrar office, local administration, Village Administrative office, Taluk office, Land records offices, various other stakeholders, landowners, customers etc.,

7.QUALIFICATIONS,EXPERIENCE,&SKILLS:MinimumQualification:Undergraduate in Law from a reputed University or Law school.MinimumExperience:Minimum of 7 – 10 years of work experience in a similar role preferably in real estate.

JobSpecificSkills:Thorough knowledge and application of Property & Real estate related laws including RERA Up-to-date knowledge of and ability to deal with Development Regulations (like CMDA), Environmental laws, etc. IT Savvy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).Shouldbeabletowritereports,preparepresentationsandotherdocuments.

GenericSkills:Communicationskills:must be orally articulate, have good written communication skills and be a good listener.

LogicalReasoning: Demonstrate the ability to draw reasonable, logical conclusions or assumptions from limited information.

Researchskills:Demonstrate the ability to research quickly and effectively to understanding needs of the stakeholders and to workout legal strategies.

Out-ofthe-boxthinker:Display a great deal of creativity in problem solving.

EmotionalIntelligence:to be personable, persuasive and to be able read others