Job Summary
The Assistant Manager - Legal (Transactions) is responsible for independently handling legal and transactional matters related to land acquisitions, development projects, redevelopment projects, joint ventures, and other real estate transactions. The role involves title due diligence, drafting and vetting agreements, regulatory compliance, transaction documentation, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth execution of real estate transactions.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
- Draft, review, vet, and negotiate various transaction-related documents and agreements.
- Prepare and finalize Sale Deeds.
- Prepare and finalize Conveyance Deeds.
- Prepare and finalize Development Agreements.
- Prepare and finalize Joint Development Agreements (JDA).
- Prepare and finalize Joint Venture Agreements (JVA).
- Prepare and finalize Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
- Prepare and finalize Leave License Agreements.
- Prepare and finalize Lease Agreements.
- Prepare and finalize Power of Attorney (POA).
- Prepare and finalize Indemnity Bonds.
- Prepare and finalize Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA).
- Prepare and finalize Consultant and Vendor Agreements.
- Ensure all agreements adequately protect the company's legal and commercial interests.
- Conduct legal due diligence of land and property documents.
- Examine title chain documents, ownership records, revenue records, encumbrances, litigation history, and statutory approvals.
- Identify title risks and legal issues and recommend corrective actions.
- Coordinate with external advocates and consultants for title verification and legal opinions.
- Support land acquisition and project development teams during transaction execution.
- Review acquisition proposals and transaction structures from a legal perspective.
- Participate in meetings and negotiations with landowners, developers, investors, and business partners.
- Assist in closing land acquisition and redevelopment transactions.
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations including RERA, Transfer of Property Act, Registration Act, Indian Contract Act, Stamp Duty Laws, Land Revenue Laws, Municipal and Development Control Regulations, and Companies Act (where applicable).
- Monitor legal developments and advise stakeholders on compliance requirements.
- Coordinate execution and registration of legal documents with relevant authorities.
- Liaise with Sub-Registrar Offices, Revenue Authorities, Municipal Authorities, and Government Departments.
- Ensure timely payment of stamp duty and registration charges.
- Maintain proper records of executed and registered documents.
- Provide legal support and advice to business development, projects, finance, sales, and procurement teams.
- Identify transaction-related legal risks and recommend mitigation measures.
- Review commercial proposals and term sheets from a legal standpoint.
- Assist in resolving transaction-related legal issues during project execution.
- Coordinate with internal departments, external advocates, legal consultants, government authorities, and landowners.
- Ensure timely collection and verification of documents required for transactions.
- Follow up on legal approvals and transaction milestones.
Experience
- Minimum 4-8 years of experience in real estate transactions, land acquisition, title due diligence, and contract management.
- Experience in residential, commercial, mixed-use, redevelopment, and township projects preferred.
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