Job Description

Role Overview

The Legal Manager will oversee all legal aspects of land acquisition, project development, RERA documentation, vendor/contractor agreements, client sales agreements, and compliance across our Goa and Alibaug projects. This role requires someone detail-oriented, commercially sharp, and experienced with coastal regulations, local land laws, and real estate contracting.

1. Land Due Diligence & Acquisition

Conduct thorough land title searches, including EC, Form I & XIV, tenancy checks, mutation records, and past litigations. Coordinate with local lawyers, surveyors, and government authorities for clearances. Review and draft agreements such as MOU, Agreement for Sale, Sale Deeds, Joint Development Agreements, and Gift/Lease Deeds. Evaluate zoning, CRZ (Coastal Regulation Zone) restrictions, FSI availability, and development potential.

2. Regulatory & Compliance

Ensure compliance across RERA, local development control regulations, CRZ norms, Panchayat/Nagar Palika permissions, and environmental clearances. Handle registrations for RERA (project registration, quarterly updates, extensions). Maintain statutory registers, licenses, and compliance trackers for all projects.

3. Project & Construction Contracts

Draft and negotiate contracts with architects, consultants, main contractors, subcontractors, PMC, interior designers, and other service vendors. Structure payment milestones, deliverables, and penalty clauses to reduce project risk. Vet tender documents and BOQs from a legal/commercial standpoint.

4. Sales & Client Documentation

Draft/Review Agreement for Sale, Sale Deed, Villa Customisation Agreements, Extras/Variations documentation. Support the sales team on negotiations and finalization of client contracts. Ensure all marketing material and commitments made to buyers are legally compliant.

5. Litigation & Dispute Management

Manage existing cases with external counsels, including property disputes, contractor disagreements, consumer grievances, or RERA matters. Advise management on risk mitigation and conflict resolution strategies. Draft replies to notices, demand letters, and regulatory queries.

6. Stakeholder Coordination

Liaise with government authorities: Town & Country Planning, Panchayat, Survey Department, Registration Office, RERA Authority, CRZ authorities, and local landowners. Work closely with internal teams - Sales, Projects, Finance, and Design - to ensure legal alignment across all initiatives.

Required Qualifications & Experience

LLB / LLM from a recognized university. Experience in real estate law, preferably with exposure to

Goa

or

Maharashtra

property laws. Strong grounding in land due diligence, RERA, construction contracting, and residential sales documentation. Exposure to luxury real estate or premium villa development is a strong plus.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹80,000.00 - ₹100,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person