Senior Manager – Legal & Compliance

Bearys Group

Website: bgrt.in
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ABOUT BEARYS GROUP

Bearys Group has been building landmark projects across India since 1981. With a portfolio spanning residential, commercial, hospitality, and infrastructure projects, we bring 45 years of integrity and execution discipline to every project we take on. Our legal function sits at the center of that – protecting the business, enabling deals, and keeping us ahead of every regulatory shift.

ROLE PURPOSE

This is a solo legal function reporting directly to the Management and Senior Leadership. The Senior Manager – Legal is expected to be a trusted advisor, not just a document reviewer. You will own the full legal mandate – from board-level governance and high-value deal structuring to regulatory compliance and dispute management. The role demands someone who can read risk before it becomes a problem and communicate clearly to leadership without burying them in legal jargon.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Corporate Governance & Board-Level Advisory

• Advise the Management and Senior Leadership on governance matters, corporate structuring, and legal risk exposure.
• Draft and review board resolutions, statutory filings, and regulatory submissions under the Companies Act.
• Maintain governance records and ensure timely compliance with MCA, ROC, and other statutory requirements.
• Keep leadership informed on legal developments that carry strategic or reputational risk.

2. M&A, Joint Ventures & Deal Structuring

• Lead legal due diligence for land acquisitions, joint venture formations, and strategic partnerships.
• Draft and negotiate term sheets, SHA, JDA, JVA, and definitive transaction agreements.
• Coordinate with external counsel and internal finance/project teams to close deals on time.
• Identify and flag deal-level legal risks early; recommend structures that protect the company's interests.

3. Regulatory & Statutory Compliance

• Own end-to-end compliance with RERA, Registration Act, Labour laws, environmental regulations, and applicable local/state statutes.
• Build and maintain a compliance calendar; proactively flag regulatory changes to leadership before they become operational issues.
• Liaise with government authorities, regulatory bodies, and approval agencies on behalf of the company.
• Develop and enforce internal legal policies, SOPs, and compliance frameworks across departments.

4. Litigation & Dispute Management

• Manage all litigation, arbitration, and legal proceedings involving the company.
• Brief and supervise external legal counsel; review and align on case strategy and cost efficiency.
• Maintain a live litigation tracker and present regular status updates to leadership.
• Negotiate settlements where they are commercially sensible and legally sound.

5. Contract Management

• Review and negotiate high-value contracts: EPC agreements, vendor contracts, lease deeds, NDAs, and MoUs.
• Establish standard contract templates and approval workflows across project, procurement, and finance teams.
• Monitor contract compliance and provide swift, practical solutions to contractual disputes.

6. Land & Property Documentation

• Conduct legal due diligence for all land and property transactions.
• Verify title documents and encumbrance certificates; assist in drafting and registering sale deeds.
• Ensure all property-related transactions are legally clean before execution.

7. Internal Legal Advisory

• Serve as the primary legal resource for Projects, Procurement, Finance, and HR teams.
• Translate complex legal requirements into clear, actionable guidance for non-legal stakeholders.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Education

LLB (mandatory). LLM or equivalent postgraduate qualification is a strong plus.

 

Experience

10–12 years of total legal experience. Minimum 5–7 years in an in-house corporate legal role.

 

Sector

Prior experience in construction, real estate, infrastructure is strongly preferred.

 

Corporate Track Record

Demonstrable background in deal structuring, corporate governance, and managing external counsel — not just drafting and filing.

 

Legal Knowledge

Strong working knowledge of RERA, Registration Act, Companies Act, Labour laws, environmental regulations, and land law.

 

Languages

• Proficiency in Kannada and English is mandatory – Read, Write, and Speak.
• Knowledge of additional languages is welcome.

WHAT WE VALUE IN THIS ROLE

We value professionals who bring both legal expertise and sound business judgment to the table. The ideal candidate will reflect the following qualities.

• A proactive approach to identifying and communicating legal risks before they become operational issues.
• The ability to present legal matters to leadership in clear, straightforward language.
• Confidence in managing an independent legal function and a genuine interest in building it as the organization grows.
• A strong corporate background spanning governance, deal structuring, and regulatory compliance.

How to Apply:

• Please share your resume at razak@bearysgroup.in and opportunities@bearysgroup.com.
• Candidates willing to attend face-to-face interviews in our Bengaluru HO and available to join immediately are preferred.

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