Legal Head - Sr. Advocate - Retainership at Mehta group - Thane

Shree Ram Builders; Thane; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Shree Ram Builders is seeking a seasoned Legal Head to oversee all legal matters for real estate and corporate projects. You will ensure smooth project execution, reduce disputes, and maintain a strong compliance framework.

You will conduct land acquisition due diligence, draft and negotiate sale deeds, JDAs, leases, and vendor contracts, and manage litigation from initiation to resolution, coordinating with external counsel.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of property and contract law.
• Expertise in land laws, RERA, and municipal regulations.
• Negotiation and drafting skills.
• Litigation management experience.
• Strategic thinking and risk assessment.
• Leadership and team management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee litigation matters from initiation to resolution.
• Manage legal matters related to real estate, property, and corporate law.
• Provide expert advice on non-litigation matters such as land acquisition, lease deeds, MOUs, affidavits, sale deeds, and dispute resolution.
• Oversee project approvals and documentation to ensure all legal clearances are obtained.
• Risk management and advisory for senior management on legal risks in projects and investments.
• Handle corporate governance matters including board resolutions, shareholder agreements, and compliance.

Skills

Property and contract law

Land laws, RERA, and municipal regs

Negotiation and drafting

Litigation management

Strategic thinking and risk assessment

Leadership and team management

Education

LLB / LLM (often preferred)

Job description

The Legal Head ensures:

• Smooth project execution


• Reduced legal disputes


• Strong compliance framework


• Manage legal matters related to real estate, property, and corporate law.


• Provide expert advice on non-litigation matters such as land acquisition, lease deeds, MOUs, affidavits, sale deeds, litigation management, dispute resolution.


• Oversee litigation matters from initiation to resolution.


• Legal Compliance & Regulatory Management: Ensure compliance with real estate laws such as Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA), Monitor changes in local, state, and national property laws, Liaise with regulatory authorities and government bodies, Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations governing the real estate industry.


• Land Acquisition & Title Due Diligence: Conduct title searches and verify ownership documents, identify legal risks in land acquisition, Handle conversion of land use (agricultural to non-agricultural, etc.) , Ensure encumbrance‑free property transactions.


• Contract Drafting & Negotiation: Draft and vet agreements such as Sale agreements, Joint development agreements (JDAs), Lease agreements, Vendor and contractor contracts, negotiate terms to protect company interests , Draft agreements, contracts, and other legal documents for the company's projects.


• Litigation & Dispute Resolution


• Manage ongoing litigation related to: Property disputes, Customer complaints. Regulatory issues, Coordinate with external lawyers and law firms, Represent or oversee, representation in courts and tribunals


• Project Approvals & Documentation: Ensure all legal approvals are obtained: Land approvals, Environmental clearances, Municipal permissions, Maintain documentation for audits and compliance


• Risk Management & Advisory: Advise senior management on legal risks in projects and investments, develop risk mitigation strategies, Provide legal inputs for business decisions and expansion plans


• Corporate Legal Functions: Handle corporate governance matters, manage board resolutions, shareholder agreements, and compliance, Oversee company policies from a legal perspective

Importance in Real Estate

In real estate, legal issues can directly impact project timelines, costs, and brand reputation. The Legal Head ensures:

• Smooth project execution


• Reduced legal disputes


• Strong compliance framework

Reports to: Partner/ Directors, Leads: Legal team, external counsel

Key Skills Required

• Strong knowledge of property and contract law


• Expertise in land laws, RERA, and municipal regulations


• Negotiation and drafting skills


• Litigation management experience


• Strategic thinking and risk assessment


• Leadership and team management

Experience & Qualification

• LLB / LLM (often preferred)


• 10 to 20+ years of experience in real estate or construction industry


• Prior experience in handling large-scale projects