Legal Manager

UK Realty; Mumbai; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

UK Realty seeks a seasoned Litigation Advocate for its in-house legal team in Andheri West, Mumbai. The candidate should bring deep expertise in SRA litigations tied to real estate development and possess strong drafting, pleading, and advisory capabilities.

Minimum 7–10 years of experience in real estate litigation with a mandatory background in Builder/Developer environments and fluency in Marathi to liaise with local authorities and tenants. Payroll-based engagement only; no consultancy roles.

Qualifications

• Education: LLB or LLM from a recognized university with an active Bar Council enrollment.
• Experience: 7 to 10 years of dedicated legal experience with significant real estate litigation.
• Industry Background: prior employment with a Builder/Real Estate Developer is compulsory.
• Subject Matter Expertise: proven track record in SRA laws, Writ Petitions, Civil Suits, MRTP Act.

Responsibilities

• SRA & Core Litigation: manage end-to-end SRA litigations before SRA Authorities, High Court, City Civil Courts and tribunals.
• Drafting & Pleading: draft, review, and finalize Writ Petitions, Civil Suits, Affidavits, Written Statements, Appeals and Plaint.
• Notice Management: prepare and issue legal notices and responses to grievances.
• External Counsel Coordination: brief and coordinate with external counsels and Senior Advocates.
• Advisory & Compliance: advise on litigation risks and statutory compliances; provide strategies to resolve disputes.
• Documentation: maintain organized case files and court orders for management review.

Skills

Marathi language

SRA laws knowledge

Drafting & Pleading

Education

LLB or LLM from a recognized university

Job description

Job Role Summary

We are seeking a seasoned and aggressive Litigation Advocate to join our in-house legal team in Andheri West. The ideal candidate must come from a strict Real Estate Developer / Builder background and possess deep expertise in handling Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) litigations. You will be responsible for safeguarding the company's interests across various legal forums and ensuring smooth project executions by mitigating legal risks.

Key Responsibilities

• SRA & Core Litigation: Strategize and manage end-to-end SRA litigations, appearing before SRA Authorities, the High Court, City Civil Courts, and other relevant tribunals.
• Drafting & Pleading: Draft, review, and finalize critical legal documents including Writ Petitions, Civil Suits, Affidavits, Written Statements, Appeals, and Plaints.
• Notice Management: Prepare, draft, and issue legal notices, show-cause notices, and ensure timely and legally sound replies to incoming notices or grievances.
• External Counsel Coordination: Brief and coordinate with external legal counsels and Senior Advocates for ongoing matters and court appearances.
• Advisory & Compliance: Advise the management on potential litigation risks, statutory compliances, and provide actionable legal strategies to resolve property disputes efficiently.
• Documentation: Maintain a highly organized repository of case files, ongoing litigation trackers, and court orders for management review.

Payroll Employment : This Profile is strictly on Payroll basis only. No Consultancy role shall be offered.

Visiting SRA / POLICE STATIONS etc.

Mandatory Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: LLB or LLM from a recognized university with an active Bar Council enrollment.
• Experience: 7 to 10 years of dedicated legal experience, with a significant portion of it spent handling real estate litigation.
• Industry Background: Previous employment with a Builder / Real Estate Developer is strictly compulsory.
• Subject Matter Expertise: Proven track record and comprehensive knowledge of SRA laws, Writ Petitions, Civil Suits, and the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning (MRTP) Act.
• Language Proficiency: Marathi is compulsory. The candidate must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking Marathi to effectively interact with SRA authorities, local regulatory bodies, and tenants, as well as to review regional documents.