Legal Head

Job Summary

The Legal Head – Revenue is responsible for overseeing and managing all legal, regulatory, and compliance matters related to the organization’s real estate and construction operations. This role plays a critical part in property acquisition, documentation, approvals, revenue transactions, RERA compliance, and litigation management. The Legal Head will act as a key legal advisor to senior management, ensure risk mitigation, support revenue-generating activities, and lead the legal function to ensure full statutory and contractual compliance across projects.

Key Responsibilities

1. Legal Strategy & Advisory

• Advise senior management on real estate, revenue, and legal compliance matters.
  

• Provide legal guidance on land acquisition, development agreements, joint ventures, and sales transactions.
  

• Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks.
  

• Support management in strategic business decisions.
  

2. Property & Title Due Diligence

• Conduct and oversee title verification for land and property transactions.
  

• Review title deeds, agreements, ECs, RTCs, Khata, revenue records, and other documents.
  

• Ensure properties have clear and marketable titles before acquisition.
  

• Coordinate with external advocates, surveyors, and legal consultants.
  

3. Documentation & Contracts

• Draft, review, and vet legal documents such as:
  

  • Sale Deeds and Agreements to Sell
    

  • MOUs and JDAs
    

  • Power of Attorney
    

  • Lease and Conveyance Deeds
    

• Ensure contracts protect the company's interests and comply with applicable laws.
  

• Maintain proper legal and contract records.
  

4. RERA & Statutory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with RERA, local laws, and applicable real estate regulations.
  

• Manage RERA registrations, filings, disclosures, and updates.
  

• Monitor compliance timelines and coordinate with internal teams.
  

• Handle regulatory notices, audits, and communications.
  

5. Litigation & Dispute Management

• Manage legal disputes related to land, property, revenue, customers, vendors, and contractors.
  

• Coordinate with external advocates and law firms.
  

• Monitor court cases, filings, and case progress.
  

• Develop and implement appropriate legal strategies.
  

6. Revenue & Transaction Support

• Provide legal support to sales and revenue teams.
  

• Review customer agreements, allotment letters, and handover documents.
  

• Address legal queries and customer-related disputes.
  

• Ensure transactions are legally compliant and minimize legal risks.
  

7. Team Leadership & Management

• Lead and manage the internal legal team and external legal resources.
  

• Allocate work and monitor timely completion of legal activities.
  

• Train and mentor junior legal team members.
  

• Develop SOPs and best practices for the legal department.
  

8. Risk Management & Compliance

• Monitor changes in real estate laws and regulations.
  

• Keep internal teams informed about important legal and regulatory updates.
  

• Conduct legal audits and compliance reviews.
  

• Take proactive measures to prevent penalties, delays, and legal risks.
  

9. Authority & Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinate with government departments, Sub-Registrar offices, revenue authorities, and regulatory bodies.
  

• Represent the company in legal discussions, negotiations, and official matters.
  

• Support project teams with approvals and regulatory requirements.
  

Requirements

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of Real Estate Laws, Revenue Laws, RERA, and Property Documentation.
  
• Proven experience in litigation management and regulatory compliance.
  
• Excellent legal drafting, negotiation, and advisory skills.
  
• Strong leadership, team management, and decision-making abilities.
  
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professional judgment.
  
• Ability to work effectively with senior management and cross-functional teams.