Legal Advisor

VK Lalco; Mumbai City; Vor Ort; INR 2.000.000 - 2.800.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

VK Lalco is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Advisor based in Mumbai to oversee legal risk management, title due diligence, and dispute resolution. The role blends non-litigation and litigation responsibilities in the real estate and infrastructure sectors.

The candidate should have 8+ years of core legal experience, with strong drafting, negotiation, and court briefing skills, and be fluent in English and Hindi. MahaRERA compliance exposure is preferred.

Qualifikationen

• LL.B. or LL.M. from a recognized university.
• 8+ years of core legal experience, preferably in Real Estate, Construction, or Infrastructure.
• Strong litigation and non-litigation expertise in Maharashtra property laws.

Aufgaben

• Oversee non-litigation and real estate legal operations including title search and due diligence across Mumbai/Maharashtra.
• Manage litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution in High Court, City Civil Courts, NCLT, MahaRERA, and related forums.
• Draft, vet and finalise commercial contracts, agreements and POAs; liaise with external counsel.

Kenntnisse

English

Hindi

Legal drafting

Negotiation

Court briefing

Ausbildung

LL.B./LL.M.

Jobbeschreibung

We are looking for an experienced Senior Legal Advisor with a minimum of 8 years of hands-on experience handling both Litigation and Non-Litigation matters. The ideal candidate will oversee all legal risk management, handle complex real estate title due diligence, manage corporate litigation and dispute resolution, ensure MahaRERA compliance, and draft/review commercial contracts.

Key Responsibilities

1. Non-Litigation & Real Estate Legal Operations

• Title Search & Due Diligence: Conduct end-to-end title verification, land acquisition due diligence, micro-search reports, and title search for real estate properties across Mumbai/Maharashtra.
• Drafting & Vetting: Prepare, review, and finalize all legal and commercial documentation, including:
  Agreements for Sale (AFS), Conveyance Deeds, Development Agreements (DA), Power of Attorneys (POA).
• Joint Venture (JV) & Joint Development Agreements (JDA).
• Commercial Lease Agreements, Franchise Agreements, Vendor Contracts, and License Agreements.
• Regulatory & Statutory Compliance:
• Ensure full compliance with MahaRERA regulations, filings, and consumer disclosures.
• Work closely with municipal authorities (MCGM/BMC), SRA, MHADA, Revenue, and Land Registration departments.

2. Litigation & Dispute Resolution

• Court Proceedings & Strategy: Manage all ongoing litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution matters across High Court, City Civil Courts, NCLT, Consumer Fora, MahaRERA Authority, and Revenue Courts.
• Notice & Response Management: Draft legal notices, rejoinders, plaints, written statements, affidavits, and appeals.
• External Counsel Liaison: Work closely with advocate firms, senior counsel, and solicitors; prepare case briefings and track litigation outcomes.

Candidate Profile & Requirements

• Qualification: Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Master of Laws (LL.M.) from a recognized university.
• Experience: Minimum 8+ years of core legal experience, preferably within the Real Estate, Construction, or Infrastructure sector.
• Litigation Expertise: Strong background in civil litigation, land disputes, arbitration, and consumer matters.
• Non-Litigation Expertise: Deep understanding of Maharashtra property laws (Registration Act, Transfer of Property Act, MOFA, MahaRERA).
• Key Skills: Excellent legal drafting, strong negotiation skills, analytical thinking, and effective court briefing ability.
• Languages: Fluent in English and Hindi.