Senior Manager - Legal

Shrachi Group; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Shrachi Group in Kolkata seeks a seasoned Job Description Manager (Legal) to oversee all legal aspects of the company’s real estate operations, focusing on land acquisition, due diligence, compliance, contracts and litigation.

The role requires extensive experience in land laws, property documentation, and regulatory frameworks governing real estate projects. You will draft and vet agreements, liaise with authorities, and guide management on risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of real estate laws, land acquisition laws, and property registration processes.
• Proficiency in contract drafting and vetting.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret complex legal documents and provide clear guidance.
• Strong liaisoning ability with government and regulatory authorities.
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• High ethical standards and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Vetting, settling and finalizing development agreements and related documents.
• Conduct and oversee title due diligence of land parcels.
• Draft, review and finalize sale deeds, lease deeds, and development agreements.
• To registration unit/plot/bungalow/flat/land vetting drafts/documents, finalize drafts/documents and queries.
• Liaison with Government Agencies to obtain permissions and monitor time-bound progress; coordinate with external counsels for litigation.
• Provide legal support for project launches, customer agreements, conveyance, and housing society formation.
• Advise management on potential legal risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Assist Finance team and prepare documentation for project and construction loans.

Skills

Real estate laws

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Litigation coordination

Contract vetting

Liaison with government authorities

Education

LLB/LLM

Job description

Job Description Manager (Legal)

Department: Legal & Compliance Location: Kolkata Experience Required: 10+ Years Industry Preference: Real Estate / Property Development

Position Overview

The Manager Legal will be responsible for overseeing all legal aspects of the companys real estate operations with a special focus on land acquisition, due diligence, compliance, contracts, and litigation. The role requires strong expertise in land laws, property documentation, and regulatory frameworks governing real estate projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Vetting, settling and finalizing after getting the first drafts and inputs the observations in the varius Development Agreement, Development Power of Attorney, Addendum for Fire & FAR, Addendum for ULC, Addendum for Conversion, Deed of Assignment, Deed of Assurance, Escrow Agreement for PDC, Escrow Agreement for Title deeds, Sale Purchase Agreement, Letter for High Tension Line, Term Sheet, Agreement to Sub-Lease, Sub-Lease Deed, MOU, RWA, Final Document, Agreement For Sale & Sale Deed, diffrenet departmental, vendor and customers related notices, letters, replies, RTI, Sub-Lease/ Commercial deal, Rent Agreement, Leave & License Agreement.
• Conduct and oversee title due diligence of land parcels and ensure clear, marketable title before acquisition or development.
• Draft, review, and finalize sale deeds, lease deeds, development agreements, joint venture agreements, MoUs, power of attorney, and other property-related contracts.
• To registration unit/plot/bungalow/flat/land vetting drafts/documents, finalize drafts/documents and queries.
• Liasoning with Government Agencies for obtaining permissions from various authorities. These liasoning with different authorities help us in getting necessary permissions, vetting drafts/documents, supports in doing time bound works, avoid delay in completing works. Manage and monitor litigation related to property disputes, land acquisition, tenancy, or regulatory issues by coordinating with external counsels.
• Provide legal support for project launches, customer agreements, conveyance, and housing society formation.
• Advise management on potential legal risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
• To assist Finance team and prepare documentaion for project loan/construction loan/business development loan etc

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of real estate laws, land acquisition laws, and property registration processes.
• Proficiency in contract drafting and vetting.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret complex legal documents and provide clear guidance.
• Strong liaisoning ability with government and regulatory authorities.
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• High ethical standards and integrity.

Qualification

• LLB / LLM from a reputed university.
• 10+ years of post-qualification experience, preferably in real estate / infrastructure organizations.