Legal Manager

Sri Sumeru Realty; Cuttack; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Sri Sumeru Realty is seeking a Legal Manager / Legal Counsel for Real Estate in Cuttack, Odisha, with travel to Bhubaneswar, Bangalore and project sites.

You will manage land acquisitions, title due diligence, drafting of agreements, RERA compliance, regulatory matters, litigation support, and corporate legal affairs.

The role requires LL.B. (LL.M. preferred) and 8–12 years in real estate law; strong drafting, negotiation, and government liaison skills are essential.

Qualifications

• LL.B. mandatory
• LL.M. preferred
• Company Secretary qualification added advantage
• 8–12 years of Real Estate Legal experience

Responsibilities

• Land & title due diligence and coordination with advocates
• Prepare and review sale deeds, agreements, power of attorney, and related documents
• Ensure compliance with RERA, Companies Act, Transfer of Property Act, Stamp Act, and other laws
• Coordinate with government authorities and external counsel
• Manage civil, criminal and consumer litigation and maintain litigation tracker
• Draft opinions and respond to legal notices; monitor court cases
• Maintain corporate governance documentation and ROC compliance
• Support customer and vendor documentation and registrations
• Negotiate and review construction, EPC, architect, PMC, consultant, agency agreements
• Develop and maintain legal SOPs and document control

Skills

Drafting skills

Contract negotiation

Litigation management

Government liaison

Legal research

Education

LL.B.

LL.M.

Company Secretary

Tools

MS Office

RERA portal

MCA portal

Document management

Legal research databases

Job description

Job Profile Legal Manager / Legal Counsel (Real Estate)

Position

Legal Manager / Legal Counsel

Department

Legal & Compliance

Reporting To

Managing Director / CEO / Director – Projects

Location

Cuttack, Odisha (with travel to Bhubaneswar, Bangalore and project sites as required)

Employment Type

Full-Time

Purpose of the Role

To manage all legal matters relating to land acquisition, project approvals, documentation, litigation, contracts, RERA compliance, regulatory matters, customer documentation, and corporate legal affairs, ensuring complete legal compliance and risk mitigation throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

1. Land & Title Matters

• Conduct legal due diligence of land.
• Examine title documents, RORs, mutation records, settlement records, maps, conversion orders etc.
• Coordinate with advocates for Title Search Reports.
• Verify encumbrances and litigation.
• Support land acquisitions and Joint Development Agreements.
• Handle legal issues relating to SC/ST land, conversion, government permissions and statutory compliances.

2. Project Documentation

Prepare, vet and review:

• Sale Deeds
• Agreement for Sale
• Allotment Letters
• Builder Buyer Agreements
• Construction Agreements
• Joint Development Agreements
• Development Agreements
• Power of Attorney
• Board Resolutions
• Affidavits
• Indemnity Bonds
• Declarations
• Lease Deeds
• License Agreements
• Vendor Contracts
• Consultancy Agreements
• Employment Agreements
• NDAs
• Service Agreements

3. Regulatory Compliance

Ensure compliance with:

• RERA
• Companies Act
• Registration Act
• Transfer of Property Act
• Stamp Act
• Odisha Development Authority Rules
• CDA Regulations
• Town Planning Laws
• Environmental Laws
• Labour Laws
• Consumer Protection Act
• Contract Act

4. Government Liaison

Coordinate with

• Sub Registrar
• Tahsildar
• Collector Office
• CDA
• RERA Authority
• Revenue Department
• Municipal Authorities
• Electricity Department
• Water Supply Authorities
• Fire Department
• Pollution Control Board
• Other Government Departments

5. Litigation Management

• Coordinate civil, criminal and consumer cases.
• Appoint and manage external advocates.
• Draft replies to legal notices.
• Prepare legal opinions.
• Monitor court cases.
• Maintain litigation tracker.
• Attend hearings whenever required.

6. Corporate Legal

• Board Resolutions
• ROC compliance support
• Shareholder documentation
• Secretarial coordination
• Corporate governance
• Drafting legal opinions for management

7. Customer Documentation

• Agreement execution
• Registration support
• Customer legal queries
• Possession documentation
• Conveyance documentation

8. Vendor & Contractor Legal Support

Review and negotiate:

• Construction Contracts
• EPC Contracts
• Architect Agreements
• PMC Agreements
• Consultant Agreements
• Marketing Agency Agreements
• Sales Agency Agreements

9. Legal Risk Management

• Identify legal risks.
• Recommend mitigation measures.
• Ensure documentation standards.
• Maintain document control.
• Create legal SOPs.

10. Compliance & Record Management

Maintain:

• Original Documents
• Title Documents
• Litigation Files
• Government Approvals
• Contract Register
• Legal Notice Register
• Court Case Register
• POA Register

Educational Qualification

• LL.B. (Mandatory)
• LL.M. (Preferred)
• Company Secretary qualification (Added Advantage)

Experience

Minimum

• 8–12 years in Real Estate Legal

Preferred Experience

Experience with

• Residential Projects
• Townships
• Group Housing
• Joint Development
• Land Acquisition
• RERA Projects
• Odisha Revenue Laws
• Registration Process
• Government Liaison

Desired Skills

• Excellent drafting skills
• Contract negotiation
• Property law expertise
• Land due diligence
• Litigation management
• Documentation
• Legal research
• Risk assessment
• Strong communication
• Government liaison
• Attention to detail
• Team management

Software Knowledge

• Microsoft Office
• Excel
• Document Management Systems
• Legal research databases
• Digital signature platforms
• RERA portal
• MCA portal

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Zero major legal compliance violations.
• Timely review and execution of legal documents.
• Minimal legal disputes arising from documentation.
• Timely completion of registrations and contract execution.
• Effective management of litigation and legal notices.
• Timely legal support for project approvals.
• Maintenance of an accurate legal document repository.

Experience

8 years minimum

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Strong experience in real estate and land laws.
• Thorough understanding of Odisha revenue and registration procedures.
• Experience handling RERA and development authority compliances.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with government authorities and external counsel.
• High integrity, confidentiality, and commercial acumen.