Job Title: Legal Manager
Department: Legal
Reports to: Managing Director / CEO
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Employment Type: Full-time
About the Role
The Legal Manager will manage all legal matters related to land transactions, development projects, and corporate compliance across the group's real estate, construction, and land deal businesses — from land due diligence and contract drafting/negotiation to regulatory compliance, dispute resolution, and protecting the company's legal interests.
Key Responsibilities
Land Transactions & Deals
- Conduct thorough title due diligence of agricultural, converted, and urban lands
- Review and verify RTC, mutation records, encumbrance certificates, khata, PTCL, tenancy, and other critical land documents
- Draft and review Sale Deeds, Agreements to Sell, Development Agreements, JDAs, POAs, MOUs, Lease Deeds, and Assignment Agreements
- Ensure land parcels are free from litigation, encumbrances, and third-party claims
- Liaise with revenue authorities, sub-registrar offices, and government departments for registrations, conversions, and clearances
- Structure Joint Development, Joint Venture, and Collaboration agreements for land acquisitions and partnerships
- Manage land aggregation, consolidation, and sale transactions for the group's land deals arm
Development Project Legal Support
- Draft, vet, and register Buyer Agreements, Allotment Letters, Conveyance Deeds, and Builder-Buyer contracts
- Ensure RERA registration, filings, and compliance for each project
- Handle legal documentation for project approvals, NOCs, and environmental clearances
- Draft and review construction contracts, consultancy agreements, and vendor agreements
- Provide legal input on marketing collaterals, brochures, and sales documents
Compliance & Regulatory
- Ensure compliance with RERA, BDA/BBMP/BMRDA regulations, Land Revenue Act, PTCL Act, Stamp Duty & Registration laws, Labour and Environmental laws
- Maintain updated records of licenses, permits, and statutory approvals
- Monitor legal/regulatory changes affecting land and real estate development, and advise management accordingly
Corporate & Land Deal Structuring
- Advise on SPV formation, land-holding structures, and JV models for acquisitions and developments
- Review loan/mortgage documentation with banks and financial institutions
- Draft shareholders' agreements, partnership deeds, and investment contracts where required
- Support corporate compliance across ROC filings, company law, and group-level legal obligations
Dispute Resolution
- Handle litigation, arbitration, consumer cases, and land disputes
- Manage claims/disputes with landowners, buyers, vendors, and contractors
- Liaise with external advocates for civil, revenue, and criminal proceedings related to land and property
Advisory & Internal Support
- Provide day-to-day legal guidance to management and project teams
- Support land acquisition, business development, and sales teams with legal documentation and clarifications
- Train internal teams on basic legal processes, risk awareness, and compliance obligations
Key Skills & Competencies
- Strong knowledge of property laws, land revenue laws, real estate regulations, RERA, and the Companies Act
- Expertise in land due diligence, drafting agreements, and negotiations
- Familiarity with Karnataka land laws (PTCL, SC/ST, tenancy, conversion, agriculture-to-non-agriculture use, etc.)
- Litigation management and ability to coordinate with external counsels
- High attention to detail and strong communication skills
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's / Master's degree in Law (LLB/LLM)
- 5–10 years of experience in real estate & land law
- Prior experience with real estate developers, land aggregators, or law firms specializing in property law
- Deep understanding of land documentation and state-specific laws in Karnataka
Pay: ₹50,000.00 - ₹75,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Food provided
- Internet reimbursement
- Leave encashment
- Paid sick time
Work Location: In person
