Manager - Legal

DLF Building & Services Private Limited; New Delhi; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,200,000; Full time

Job summary

DLF Building & Services Private Limited seeks a qualified and detail-oriented legal professional to manage the legal, corporate, regulatory and company secretarial requirements of a family office and its Indian and overseas entities.

The role covers legal drafting, regulatory compliance, FEMA and ODI matters, cross-border investments, joint venture structuring, loan documentation, offshore entity management, and coordination with internal teams and external advisers.

Qualifications

• LL.B. degree from a recognized university.
• 10+ years post-qualification experience in corporate legal, regulatory compliance or company secretarial matters.
• Company Secretary qualification preferable.
• Experience in law firms or corporate legal departments.
• Exposure to FEMA, ODI, cross-border transactions and corporate structuring desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage legal and regulatory compliance for Indian and offshore entities.
• Monitor statutory filings, compliance calendars and regulatory obligations.
• Advise on legal risks and regulatory developments.
• Support FEMA, ODI, FDI, RBI and cross-border compliance matters.
• Coordinate overseas investments, remittances, funding structures and regulatory filings.
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial, corporate, investment, financing and property agreements.
• Assist with due diligence and transaction execution for joint ventures and acquisitions.
• Prepare board resolutions, minutes and corporate records.
• Coordinate governance matters with external advisors across jurisdictions.
• Maintain documentation repositories and track management summaries.

Skills

Legal drafting

Regulatory compliance

FEMA & ODI

Joint ventures

Contract negotiation

Documentation management

Corporate governance

Stakeholder management

Cross-border transactions

Attention to detail

Education

LL.B.

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a qualified and detail-oriented legal professional to manage and support the legal, corporate, regulatory and company secretarial requirements of a family office and its Indian and overseas entities.

The role will involve legal drafting, corporate compliance, FEMA and ODI matters, cross-border investments, joint venture structuring, loan transactions, offshore entity management, property-related documentation and coordination with internal teams and external advisers.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelors degree in Law (LL.B.) from a recognized university.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant post-qualification experience in corporate legal, regulatory compliance, transaction advisory or company secretarial matters.
• Company Secretary qualification is preferable.
• Experience in a law firm or legal department of corporate group will be preferred.
• Practical exposure to FEMA, ODI, cross-border transactions, corporate structuring and commercial contracts is desirable.

Key Attributes

• Proactive and capable of taking ownership of assigned matters.
• Commercially aware and solution-oriented.
• Comfortable handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Capable of working across multiple entities and jurisdictions.
• Able to prioritise competing assignments and work within strict deadlines.
• Precise, organised and thorough in documentation and follow-up.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong legal drafting, review and negotiation skills.
• Sound knowledge of corporate and commercial laws, company law and regulatory compliance.
• Working knowledge of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, Overseas Direct Investment regulations and other applicable RBI regulations.
• Experience in structuring and documenting joint ventures, investments, acquisitions, loans and inter-company funding arrangements.
• Understanding of offshore corporate structures, investment holding structures, trusts and family office governance.
• Strong legal research, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to identify legal and regulatory risks and recommend practical mitigation measures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong coordination and stakeholder-management capabilities.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• High level of accuracy, confidentiality, ownership and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal documentation management.

Key Responsibilities

• Legal & Regulatory Compliance
  • Manage legal and regulatory compliance for Indian and offshore entities.
  • Monitor compliance calendars, statutory filings, and regulatory obligations.
  • Advise on legal risks and regulatory developments.
• FEMA, ODI & Cross-Border Transactions
  • Support FEMA, ODI, FDI, RBI and cross-border compliance matters.
  • Coordinate overseas investments, remittances, funding structures, and regulatory filings.
  • Liaise with banks, regulators, consultants, and legal advisors.
• Contract Drafting & Documentation
  • Draft, review, negotiate, and manage commercial, corporate, investment, financing, employment, property, and service agreements.
  • Maintain legal documentation and contract repositories.
  • Prepare legal briefs, notes, and management summaries.
• Investments, JV Structuring & Corporate Transactions
  • Support joint ventures, investments, acquisitions, restructurings, and strategic transactions.
  • Review and negotiate SHA, SSA, SPA, JVA, and related transaction documents.
  • Assist with legal due diligence and transaction execution.
• Loans & Financing Transactions
  • Draft and review loan agreements, inter-company funding arrangements, guarantees, and security documents.
  • Support domestic and cross-border lending and borrowing transactions.
• Company Secretarial & Corporate Governance
  • Prepare board and shareholder resolutions, minutes, and corporate records.
  • Coordinate board meetings, corporate actions, and governance matters.
  • Maintain statutory registers and liaison with company secretaries and registered agents.
• Offshore Entities & Family Office Support
  • Support governance and administration of offshore companies, trusts, and investment structures.
  • Coordinate with external advisors across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Assist with succession planning, trust, and holding structure documentation.
• Management & Reporting
  • Act as the central point of contact for legal and compliance matters.
  • Coordinate with external counsel, consultants, auditors, and service providers.
  • Prepare regular reports, Trackers and updates for management and promoters.