Partner - Real Estate

AQUILAW; Delhi; On-site; INR 6,000,000 - 9,000,000; Full time

Job summary

AQUILAW, a leading full-service law firm, invites an experienced Real Estate Partner to lead and expand the Delhi & NCR practice. The role requires managing key client relationships, handling high-value transactions, and building a strong local team.

The ideal candidate will have a deep book of business, knowledge of RERA, Transfer of Property Act, and related regulations, with a strategic growth mindset for the Northern region.

Qualifications

• Qualified LLB or LLM from a premier law school (India or abroad).
• 15+ years post-qualification Real Estate experience with a national firm.
• Knowledge of Logistics, Data Centre, REITs, InvITs.
• Established client relationships or a demonstrable book of business.

Responsibilities

• Lead and expand the Real Estate Practice in Delhi & NCR and other Northern states.
• Advise on high‑value and complex real estate transactions and advise developers and investors.
• Build and mentor a high‑performing real estate team and manage key client relationships.
• Drive business development to grow Real Estate revenue and cross-sell across the firm.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Client relationships

Negotiation

Team leadership

Education

LLB/LLM

Job description

We are looking for a Partner to join our Real Estate team.

AQUILAW is a leading full-service law firm with a strong presence across India, advising domestic and international clients on complex legal and regulatory matters. AQUILAW has offices in Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi, Bhubaneswar and Hyderabad. AQUILAW's core practice areas comprise of Real Estate, Corporate, M&A, PE and VC, Dispute Resolution, Criminal Litigation, Tax, Government Affairs and Public Policy, Election and Political Laws, Infrastructure, Data Privacy, Trust and Estates.

The Delhi & NCR office of AQUILAW is being strengthened with a focused growth mandate for the Real Estate practice and as part of its strategic growth plans, the firm is seeking an experienced Real Estate Partner to lead and expand its Real Estate practice in Delhi & NCR region.

Position Overview:

The Real Estate Partner will be responsible for leading and expanding the firm's Real Estate Practice in Delhi & NCR and other Northern states, managing key client relationships, developing new business opportunities, building a strong client base for the firm and advising clients on high-value and complex real estate transactions. The role requires a strong combination of technical expertise and depth, client relationship management, business development capabilities, leadership skills, practice-building experience and the ability to build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team.

The Partner will also be responsible for building and expanding the Firm’s real estate clientele, developing new relationships, generating business opportunities and strengthening the Firm’s presence in the real estate sector. The ideal candidate should have a strong book of business, along with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain client relationships. The candidate should also have a clear interest and willingness to take ownership of and further build the Real Estate practice in the Northern region.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee the Real Estate Practice including its strategic growth and development in the Delhi & NCR and other Northern states.
• Advise clients on complex and high-value real estate matters, including acquisitions, disposals, development, redevelopment, joint ventures, leasing and investment transactions.
• Lead and supervise real estate due diligence, title investigations, transaction structuring, drafting and negotiations.
• Advise developers, institutional investors, private equity funds, financial institutions, corporates, family offices and other major stakeholders on real estate matters.
• Provide strategic advice on land acquisition, development projects, construction, RERA, regulatory approvals, zoning, title and land-related issues.
• Lead negotiations and drafting of key transaction documents, including development agreements, joint venture agreements, sale/purchase agreements, lease documents and other real estate-related contracts.
• Develop, manage and strengthen relationships with key existing and prospective clients.
• Drive business development and client origination, with a clear focus on expanding the Firm’s Real Estate revenue in Delhi & NCR and other Northern states.
• Leverage and transition an existing book of business/client following and develop opportunities for cross-selling across the Firm’s other practice areas.
• Build and lead a strong Real Estate team, including hiring, mentoring, training and performance management of lawyers.
• Maintain high standards of legal quality, client service and commercial responsiveness across the practice.
• Collaborate with other practice areas to provide integrated legal solutions on complex and multi-disciplinary transactions.
• Represent the Firm at relevant industry events, conferences and client forums and contribute to strengthening the Firm’s market positioning.
• Identify emerging opportunities in the real estate sector and develop new areas of practice and service offerings.
• Contribute to the Firm’s broader strategic, commercial and leadership initiatives
• Qualified LLB or LLM or both from a premier law school in India or abroad (qualified to work in India)
• 15+ years of post-qualification experience in Real Estate with a nationally recognised law firm.
• Must have knowledge on Logistics, Data Centre, REIT, InvITs.
• Demonstrable expertise in real estate transactions, advisory and documentation.
• Strong experience in handling complex and high-value real estate transactions independently.
• Strong knowledge of RERA, Transfer of Property Act, registration and stamp laws, land laws, development regulations and other applicable real estate laws/regulations.
• Established client relationships and a demonstrable book of business/client following are essential.
• Proven ability to originate business, generate revenue and grow a legal practice.
• Strong network among real estate developers, institutional investors, private equity funds, financial institutions, corporates and other key industry stakeholders.
• Proven experience in leading, mentoring and managing a team.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical and communication skills.
• Strong commercial understanding and the ability to provide business-oriented legal advice.
• Demonstrable market reputation and credibility within the real estate legal sector.
• Ability and willingness to contribute to the Firm as a practice leader, beyond individual matter execution.