Legal Manager

FIFO International; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

FIFO International in Bengaluru is seeking an experienced Manager / Senior Manager – Legal with strong exposure to real estate and property law. You will drive land due diligence, title verification, drafting, registrations and RERA compliance for projects and business teams.

The role requires handling litigation, liaising with banks for financing documents, and coordinating with CRM teams across multiple regions. Travel across India for due diligence and approvals is expected.

Qualifications

• 10–14 years of relevant legal experience.
• Strong experience in real estate / property law.
• Hands-on experience in land due diligence, title verification, legal drafting, RERA and litigation.
• Strong knowledge of property documentation and registration processes.
• Good negotiation, analytical and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to independently manage multiple legal matters.
• Strong written and verbal English communication.
• Knowledge of Hindi, Kannada or Marathi an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal due diligence and title verification of land parcels, including review of title deeds, revenue records and related documents.
• Prepare title reports and legal opinions and coordinate with landowners and panel advocates.
• Draft, review and vet Sale Agreements, Sale Deeds, Development Agreements, GPAs, Lease Deeds, MOUs, NDAs, LOIs, Term Sheets, Redevelopment Agreements and other legal documents.
• Handle execution and registration of property-related documents, including Sale Deeds, SPAs, Lease Deeds, Declarations and Rectification Deeds.
• Manage RERA registrations and compliance for ongoing and upcoming projects.
• Support formation of Apartment Owners’ Associations and project handover documentation.
• Provide legal support to CRM teams for customer-related matters across Bangalore, Chennai, Mumbai and Rajasthan.
• Coordinate with banks and financial institutions for APF approvals and project financing documentation.
• Manage litigation matters, including review of pleadings, petitions, legal notices and coordination with external advocates.
• Attend court proceedings and meetings with panel advocates, as required.
• Handle land disputes and statutory notices from RERA, BDA, BBMP, Labour Department and other authorities.
• Coordinate with liaison teams for project approvals and statutory clearances.
• Manage external advocates, consultants and law firms, including legal costs and performance.
• Maintain and safeguard original title documents and legal records.
• Travel to project locations across India for due diligence, registrations and other legal requirements.

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Manager / Senior Manager – Legal with strong exposure to real estate and property law. The role will be responsible for land due diligence, title verification, legal documentation, RERA compliance, property registrations, litigation and providing legal support to projects and business teams.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct legal due diligence and title verification of land parcels, including review of title deeds, revenue records and related documents.
• Prepare title reports and legal opinions and coordinate with landowners and panel advocates.
• Draft, review and vet Sale Agreements, Sale Deeds, Development Agreements, GPAs, Lease Deeds, MOUs, NDAs, LOIs, Term Sheets, Redevelopment Agreements and other legal documents.
• Handle execution and registration of property-related documents, including Sale Deeds, SPAs, Lease Deeds, Declarations and Rectification Deeds.
• Manage RERA registrations and compliance for ongoing and upcoming projects.
• Support formation of Apartment Owners’ Associations and project handover documentation.
• Provide legal support to CRM teams for customer-related matters across Bangalore, Chennai, Mumbai and Rajasthan.
• Coordinate with banks and financial institutions for APF approvals and project financing documentation.
• Manage litigation matters, including review of pleadings, petitions, legal notices and coordination with external advocates.
• Attend court proceedings and meetings with panel advocates, as required.
• Handle land disputes and statutory notices from RERA, BDA, BBMP, Labour Department and other authorities.
• Coordinate with liaison teams for project approvals and statutory clearances.
• Manage external advocates, consultants and law firms, including legal costs and performance.
• Maintain and safeguard original title documents and legal records.
• Travel to project locations across India for due diligence, registrations and other legal requirements.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• 10–14 years of relevant legal experience.
• Strong experience in real estate / property law.
• Hands-on experience in land due diligence, title verification, legal drafting, RERA and litigation.
• Strong knowledge of property documentation and registration processes.
• Good negotiation, analytical and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to independently manage multiple legal matters.
• Strong written and verbal English communication.
• Knowledge of Hindi, Kannada or Marathi an added advantage.

QUALIFICATION

• LLB / LLM from a recognized university.

Preferred:

Candidates from a real estate developer, infrastructure company or law firm with relevant real estate experience.