Navin's
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navins.in
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Job Description – Legal Head
Position: Legal Head
Department: Legal
Industry: Real Estate / Property Development
Location: Chennai
Reporting To: Managing Director / COO
Job Summary
The Legal Head will be responsible for leading and managing the entire legal function of the organization, ensuring legal compliance, mitigating risks, providing strategic legal guidance, and overseeing all property-related legal matters. The incumbent will lead a team of legal professionals and coordinate with government authorities, external advocates, consultants, and internal stakeholders to support the company's real estate development projects.
Key Responsibilities
Legal Leadership & Team Management
- Lead, mentor, and manage the legal team to ensure efficient execution of legal activities.
- Establish legal processes, policies, and governance frameworks across the organization.
- Allocate responsibilities, monitor team performance, and drive professional development initiatives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Land Acquisition, Projects, Sales, CRM, Finance, and HR.
Land Acquisition & Due Diligence
- Oversee legal due diligence for land acquisitions and development opportunities.
- Verify title documents, ownership records, encumbrances, litigation status, and statutory approvals.
- Identify legal risks associated with land transactions and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Ensure clear and marketable title before acquisition and project launch.
Contract Management
- Draft, review, negotiate, and vet various agreements including:
- Sale Agreements
- Joint Development Agreements (JDA)
- Development Management Agreements
- Power of Attorney
- Construction Contracts
- Vendor Agreements
- Lease Agreements
- Consultancy Agreements
- Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
- Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA)
- Ensure contractual compliance and protect organizational interests.
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
- Manage all civil, consumer, criminal, labor, and regulatory litigation matters.
- Coordinate with external advocates, legal consultants, and law firms.
- Develop litigation strategies and ensure timely resolution of disputes.
- Monitor court cases and maintain litigation records and MIS reports.
Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations related to:
- RERA
- Registration Act
- Transfer of Property Act
- Land Revenue Laws
- Companies Act
- Contract Act
- Labour Laws
- Environmental and Municipal Regulations
- Liaise with government authorities, registration departments, and regulatory bodies.
Project Legal Support
- Provide legal support during project planning, approvals, launches, and handovers.
- Review legal documentation related to project approvals and statutory clearances.
- Support sales and marketing teams in customer agreement documentation and dispute resolution.
Risk Management & Corporate Governance
- Identify legal and regulatory risks affecting the business.
- Advise senior management on legal implications of strategic decisions.
- Develop and implement risk mitigation frameworks.
- Ensure adherence to corporate governance and ethical standards.
Desired Candidate Profile
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB) – Mandatory
- Master's Degree in Law (LLM) – Preferred
Experience
- 15–20+ years of experience in Legal functions within Real Estate / Property Development.
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in leading and managing legal teams.
- Extensive exposure to land acquisition, title verification, litigation management, and real estate documentation.
- Strong experience in handling large residential, commercial, township, or mixed-use development projects.
Key Skills
- Team Leadership & People Management
- Real Estate Legal Compliance
- Land Due Diligence
- Contract Drafting & Negotiation
- Litigation Management
- RERA Compliance
- Risk Assessment & Mitigation
- Stakeholder Management
- Regulatory Liaison
- Strategic Decision-Making
- Excellent Communication & Negotiation Skills
Preferred Industry Experience
- Real Estate Developers
- Property Development Companies
- Construction & Infrastructure Organizations
- Township and Mixed-Use Development Projects
Team Handling Responsibility
- Lead and manage a team of Legal Managers, Legal Officers, Documentation Executives, and External Legal Consultants.
- Drive team performance, productivity, and legal compliance across multiple projects and locations.
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