Manager - Legal

Keka Inc.; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Keka Inc. in Hyderabad, India seeks a Legal Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead land acquisition and regulatory compliance. You will manage due diligence, draft and review sale and PoA agreements, and oversee registrations and RERA filings.

The role involves coordinating with internal teams and government authorities to ensure protected, compliant transactions. You will handle land disputes, liaise with external counsel, and drive risk mitigation strategies while guiding project-related legal

Qualifications

• Must have LLB/LLM and 8–15 years in real estate/land law
• Experience in due diligence, registrations, customer sale agreements, and litigation
• Strong drafting and regulatory compliance knowledge (RERA)

Responsibilities

• Conduct land due diligence including title verification, ownership history, encumbrance checks, and land use classification.
• Review, draft and validate land-related documents (Sale deeds, Title deeds, Agreements of Sale, Development agreements, PoA).
• Identify and mitigate legal risks in land acquisition.
• Draft, review, and manage Agreements of Sale with individual customers; ensure compliance with project approvals and RERA guidelines; support sales and CRM teams.
• Oversee execution and registration of customer sale agreements and final sale deeds.
• Handle ongoing land-related litigations; strategize and drive closure; liaise with external counsel and government authorities; represent or coordinate appearances in courts when required.
• Oversee and execute property registrations; ensure accuracy and compliance; advise on structuring land and customer transactions.
• Ensure compliance with land and real estate laws; manage approvals from authorities; handle RERA filings; stay updated with changes.
• Coordinate with internal teams and stakeholders; provide legal inputs for business decisions and feasibility.

Skills

Land laws

Property laws

Registration processes

Agreements of Sale drafting

RERA

Litigation handling

Education

LLB / LLM from a recognized university

Job description

We are looking for a highly experienced Legal Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead and manage all legal aspects related to land acquisition, due diligence, documentation, and regulatory compliance. The role also includes overseeing customer-facing legal documentation to ensure seamless and compliant transactions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Land Due Diligence & Documentation

• Conduct comprehensive legal due diligence of land parcels including title verification, ownership history, encumbrance checks, and land use classification.
• Review, draft, and validate all land-related documents such as:
  • Sale deeds
  • Title deeds
  • Agreements of Sale (land acquisition transactions)
  • Development agreements
  • Power of Attorney (PoA)
• Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with land acquisition.

2. Customer Agreements & Transactions

• Draft, review, and manage Agreements of Sale with individual customers.
• Ensure all customer documentation is legally compliant and aligned with project approvals and RERA guidelines.
• Support sales and CRM teams in structuring customer contracts and resolving legal queries.
• Oversee execution and registration of customer sale agreements and final sale deeds.

3. Case Management & Legal Resolution

• Handle ongoing land-related litigations and disputes.
• Strategize and drive closure of legal cases related to land.
• Liaise with external legal counsel, advocates, and government authorities.
• Represent or coordinate appearances in courts, tribunals, and legal forums as required.

4. Registrations & Transactions

• Oversee and execute property registrations (land and customer transactions).
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance in all registration processes.
• Provide advisory on structuring land and customer transactions.

5. Regulatory Compliance & Approvals

• Ensure compliance with all applicable land and real estate laws.
• Manage approvals and permissions from relevant authorities.
• Handle RERA-related documentation, filings, and compliance.
• Stay updated with changes in land laws, regulations, and policies.

6. Stakeholder Coordination

• Work closely with internal teams (projects, finance, sales, CRM) to ensure legal alignment.
• Coordinate with landowners, customers, consultants, and government departments.
• Provide legal inputs for business decisions and project feasibility.

Key Requirements

• Education:
  • LLB / LLM from a recognized university
• Experience:
  • 8-15 years of relevant experience in real estate / land legal domain
  • Strong experience in land due diligence, litigation, registrations, and customer sale agreements

Core Skills & Knowledge

• Deep understanding of land laws, property laws, and registration processes
• Strong expertise in drafting Agreements of Sale (both land and retail/customer side)
• Strong knowledge of RERA, approvals, and compliance
• Experience handling land disputes and court proceedings
• Ability to read, interpret, and draft complex legal documents
• Strong network with legal professionals and government bodies (preferred)

Key Attributes

• High attention to detail and risk awareness
• Strong problem-solving and negotiation skills
• Ability to work independently and take ownership
• Ethical, trustworthy, and discreet in handling sensitive matters

Required Skills

RERA guidelines Risk Management Risk Assessment Legal Research Documentation Skills Critical Thinking of Documents