Legal Head for Bangalore

Delta Recruitment Consultants Private Limited; India; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Recruitment Consultants Private Limited is seeking a senior legal professional in India to lead land-focused due diligence, compliance, and deal structuring. You will oversee end-to-end documentation, manage external consultants and government authorities, and provide strategic risk mitigation for real estate investments.

The role requires LLB (LLM preferred), non-litigation/in-house experience in real estate, and strong negotiation and regulatory knowledge.

Qualifications

• Strong grounding in land laws, registration processes, and regulatory frameworks.
• Proven ability to review and structure complex real estate documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead comprehensive legal due diligence for land acquisition including title verification and encumbrance checks.
• Ensure compliance with land laws, local regulations, and statutory requirements.
• Identify legal risks and provide strategic mitigation recommendations.
• Structure and review key transaction documents such as Sale Deeds, JDAs, MOUs, and Powers of Attorney.
• Oversee end-to-end documentation lifecycle from drafting to execution and registration.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and enforceability of all documents.
• Act as primary liaison for legal consultants, landowners, brokers, and government authorities.
• Handle negotiations and resolve legal/documentation challenges efficiently.
• Coordinate approvals, registrations, and clearances.
• Provide legal insights and advisory support to senior leadership on land investments and deal structuring.
• Prepare due diligence reports, risk assessments, and investment notes.
• Track regulatory changes and assess impact on projects.
• Lead, mentor, and supervise the legal/documentation team.
• Establish SOPs, streamline workflows, and ensure process efficiency.
• Maintain high standards of compliance, documentation control, and audit readiness.

Skills

Legal knowledge

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Education

LLB

LLM

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Legal Due Diligence & Compliance
  • Lead comprehensive legal due diligence for land acquisition, including title verification, encumbrance checks, land use, and regulatory approvals.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable land laws, local regulations, and statutory requirements.
  • Identify legal risks and provide strategic recommendations for mitigation.
• Transaction Structuring & Documentation
  • Structure and review key transaction documents such as Sale Deeds, Joint Development Agreements (JDAs), MOUs, and Power of Attorney.
  • Oversee end-to-end documentation lifecycle, from drafting to execution and registration.
  • Ensure accuracy, completeness, and legal enforceability of all documents.
• Stakeholder & Government Liaison
  • Act as the primary point of contact for legal consultants, landowners, brokers, and government authorities.
  • Handle negotiations and resolve legal/documentation challenges efficiently.
  • Ensure smooth coordination for approvals, registrations, and clearances.
• Strategic Advisory & Reporting
  • Provide legal insights and advisory support to senior leadership on land investments and deal structuring.
  • Prepare detailed due diligence reports, risk assessments, and investment notes.
  • Track regulatory changes and assess their impact on ongoing and future projects.
• Team Leadership & Process Governance
  • Lead, mentor, and supervise the legal/documentation team.
  • Establish SOPs, streamline workflows, and ensure process efficiency.
  • Maintain high standards of compliance, documentation control, and audit readiness.

Preferred Qualifications

• LLB (mandatory); LLM is an added advantage.
• Experience in Non-Litigation and In-House legal roles, preferably in real estate, land acquisition, or property documentation.
• Strong knowledge of land laws, registration processes, and local regulatory frameworks.
• Proven experience in handling end-to-end land transactions independently.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and legal documentation systems.

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking & decision-making
• Strong legal and commercial acumen
• Leadership & team management
• Negotiation & conflict resolution
• Attention to detail & accountability