Legal Head

Melhor Group; Goa; Vor Ort; INR 1.800.000 - 3.200.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Melhor Group in Goa seeks a seasoned Legal Head to steer land acquisition, regulatory compliance, and contract management for construction and real estate projects. You will minimize risk, lead a legal team, and liaise with authorities on central and state regulations.

The role requires a strong track record in land legalities, arbitration, and statutory approvals within Goa or the Western region. Frequent travel to project sites is expected, with multilingual coordination.

Qualifikationen

• LLB mandatory; LLM preferred for senior leadership.
• Minimum 10 years of legal experience with at least 5 years in construction/real estate in Goa or Western region.
• Proven track record in land legalities, statutory approvals, and arbitration cases.

Aufgaben

• Oversee land due diligence in Goa, including title checks and land conversions.
• Ensure Goa-specific regulatory compliance including RERA, CRZ, and coastal regulations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate EPC and contractor agreements; manage risks and claims.
• Represent the company in civil courts, arbitration, labour tribunals, and related forums in Goa.
• Oversee Labour & Worker compliance under Contract Labour Act, BOCW, and Shops Establishments.
• Conduct periodic legal audits and align policies with state and central laws.
• Lead internal legal staff and external counsel network in Goa and provide strategic opinions to management.

Kenntnisse

Land acquisition

Regulatory compliance

Contract negotiation

Litigation management

Goa regulatory knowledge

Ausbildung

LLB

LLM

Jobbeschreibung

The Legal Head will lead and manage all legal, regulatory, and compliance matters for construction and real-estate projects across Goa. This role will focus on land acquisition, RERA compliance, construction contracts, statutory approvals, environmental coastal regulations, and dispute/litigation management. The role ensures that all operations remain legally safeguarded and compliant with central and Goa-specific regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Land Property Legal Goa Focus

• Conduct end-to-end land due diligence in Goa, including:
• Title verification, mutation records, Form I XIV, tenancy checks
• Communidade land matters
• Conversion of land (Sanad / Town Country Planning approvals)
• Coordinate with local bodies such as TCP, PDA, Panchayat/Municipal councils, Revenue Dept. and other state authorities.

Regulatory Statutory Approvals

Ensure Timely Compliance With Goa-specific Requirements Including

• Goa Town Country Planning Act
• Goa Land Revenue Code
• Goa Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Rules RERA
• BOCW, Pollution Control Board, Fire Safety, CRZ norms (for coastal areas)
• Approvals related to construction licenses, occupancy certificates, and environmental clearances.

Construction Contract Management

• Draft, review, and negotiate construction contracts, EPC agreements, subcontractor and vendor contracts.
• Manage risks related to delays, penalties, variations, and project claims.
• Maintain contract documentation and ensure legal compliance across project lifecycle.

Litigation Dispute Resolution

• Represent the company in civil courts, arbitration, labour tribunals, and other legal forums in Goa.
• Liaise with external legal counsel and ensure timely action on all cases.

Labour Worker Compliance

• Oversee compliance under:
• Contract Labour Act
• BOCW Act
• Shops Establishments Act (for HO and admin sites)
• Minimum Wages statutory benefits applicable in Goa
• Support HR and Project teams with worker grievance resolution, safety matters, and contractor compliance audits.

Corporate Governance Risk Management

• Monitor legal risks and regulatory changes applicable to Goa’s construction industry.
• Conduct periodic legal audits at sites and HO.
• Ensure company policies are aligned with state and central legal requirements.

Leadership Advisory

• Lead internal legal staff and external counsel network in Goa.
• Conduct training on contract compliance awareness.
• Provide strategic legal opinions to management on business decisions.

Skills Competencies

• Strong knowledge of construction laws, RERA, CRZ, land revenue codes in Goa.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, conflict resolution and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage stakeholder expectations across Government, Site Teams, Consultants, and Management.

Familiarity with local administrative procedures in Goa.

Qualifications

• LLB (Mandatory) | LLM preferred
• 10 years legal experience, with minimum 5 years in construction/real estate in Goa or Western region
• Proven track record in land legalities, statutory approvals, and arbitration cases

Additional Information

• Frequent travel to project sites within Goa
• Ability to handle multilingual communication (English, Hindi, Konkani preferred)