Legal Head – Real Estate

Head of Legal – Real Estate (On-Site, India)

Operating within the fast-growing Indian Real Estate & Property Development sector, our organisation acquires, develops, and manages residential, commercial, and mixed-use assets across tier-1 and emerging cities. We translate strategic land investments into landmark projects, navigating complex regulatory frameworks and multi-stakeholder environments to deliver sustainable, compliant, and high-return developments. Join us to lead the legal function, safeguard enterprise value, and shape the next wave of real-estate innovation.

Role & Responsibilities

Champion end-to-end legal strategy for land acquisition, joint development, leasing, and divestment deals exceeding INR 500 Cr annually.
Conduct exhaustive title verification, due diligence, and risk assessments for greenfield and brownfield assets, advising the Board on go/no-go decisions.
Draft, review, and negotiate complex transaction documents—sale deeds, joint-venture agreements, shareholder agreements, EPC contracts, and RERA-compliant buyer documents.
Lead regulatory compliance across RERA, FEMA, SEZ, municipal bylaws, environmental approvals, and labour statutes, establishing robust SOPs and audit trails.
Manage litigation & arbitration portfolios, appointing and guiding external counsel to optimise outcomes, cost, and timeline.
Build and mentor a high-performing in-house legal team, embedding governance, ethics, and continuous improvement across all business units.

Skills & Qualifications

Must-Have

LL.B/LL.M from a reputed institution with 15+ years post-qualification, primarily in real-estate law.
Proven track record leading legal due diligence and transaction closures for large-scale property deals.
Deep knowledge of RERA, land acquisition laws, stamp duty, registration, and zoning regulations across multiple Indian states.
Hands-on experience managing civil, consumer, and commercial litigation to successful resolution.
Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills with developers, PE investors, regulators, and community bodies.
Ability to draft and vet bilingual (English & local language) contracts with meticulous attention to detail.

Preferred

Exposure to REIT structuring, cross-border investments, or inbound FDI transactions.
Understanding of ESG regulations and sustainable-development certifications.
Familiarity with SAP/ERP contract-lifecycle modules and legal-tech workflow tools.
Membership of Bar Council of India in good standing.

Benefits & Culture Highlights

Strategic leadership role with direct CXO visibility and decision-making authority.
Competitive CTC plus performance-linked bonuses, LTA, and medical for family.
Collaborative, merit-driven culture committed to ethics, compliance, and professional growth.

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India
Tamil Nadu
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